Tell us a bit about yourself, where do you live and what do you do?
With my husband and his family, I manage a small estate in the upper Stinchar valley which is a mixture of hill ground, woodland and farmland. At the heart of it is a working sheep farm but we are also a sporting estate, with holiday cottages, a woodland school and commercial forestry with conservation high on our list of priorities. I also work part time as a historian on archives relating to the history of Scotland, an extension from my previous career in television as a producer of historical documentaries.

What made you decide to apply to join the Biosphere Partnership Board?
I hope with my experience in diversified land management and enthusiasm for Scottish history, I can help to promote what the Biosphere has to offer to visitors and for our communities; our incredibly varied wildlife, unique landscapes, culture and history.

What are your aspirations for our Biosphere and the communities living in it?
My biggest aspiration is that this designation will knit communities within the Biosphere together and encourage neighbours to build on the pride they have in the landscape and history that connects them.

If our Biosphere were to be on the cover or your favourite newspaper or magazine in five years time, what would the story be about?
I would love to see an article on how the Biosphere was helping farmers, landowners and other rural businesses to close the gap between climate change targets and working practices and develop advice and ways to mitigate the effects of it.

Where is you favourite place to be in our Biosphere?
The top of Knockdolian hill. It is a short, sharp walk, and what breath you have left is taken away by the views. You can turn and follow the river Stinchar back up the valley towards the Merrick in the blue distance, or look out towards the sea to Arran, the Mull of Kintyre, Antrim and Ailsa Craig. 
 
Find more information on our Partnership Board