Meet our team

CO-CHAIR

Tim is in his element when swimming in the lochs, paddleboarding and exploring the rugged hills of the island. A keen sailor and nature-enthusiast, Tim is interested in how policy, business and technology can be combined with local culture to preserve and enhance biodiversity for generations to come.

CO-CHAIR

Andrew is a Scottish entrepreneur and the founder of Carlowrie Group, a diverse collective of businesses and charities in the UK which work together to create a positive impact.

Andrew currently lives with his partner and two sons in Oslo, Norway, but retains his strong Scottish links. Taking inspiration from Norway’s nature regeneration efforts Andrew is keen to boost the biodiversity on Ronay Island and future proof it for the next generations.

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Hailing from New Zealand, where her childhood was spent exploring the lush Kahurangi National Park and the Abel Tasman National Park, Caitlin has a deep connection to being in nature.

You’ll find Caitlin meeting with stakeholders and communities, sharing ideas and the vision for this unique area of Scotland, and documenting the progress of Ronay Island’s environmental regeneration.

NATURE ADVISOR

Tom is a specialist in providing long term solutions to funding nature restoration and sustainable land management practices. He brings extensive experience of managing farm and estate finance, and is passionate about supporting rural businesses to transition to nature-based solutions through his business Agri Natural Capital. 

Tom grew up in the west Suffolk countryside, and has since travelled the breadth of the UK helping land owners to focus on nature within the farmed landscape.

HEAD OF PRODUCT MARKETING

Originally from Melbourne, Mandy combines her experience in brand storytelling and digital strategy with a passion for design and commitment to sustainability. 

Collaborating with the wider team, Mandy is guiding the development of Ronay Island’s commercial ventures, building a circular business model that honours and celebrates the island’s natural assets whilst contributing positively to its land and community.

Ann is the founder of Love Gaelic, based on North Uist. She designs and delivers Gaelic language and cultural immersion programmes that connect global learners with the living heritage of the Outer Hebrides. Her work supports community growth, sustainable tourism, and the revitalisation of endangered languages.

Cara moved home to North Uist with her husband Nye after living in London and a short stint in France. She has since taken on the position of Brand Manager at North Uist Distillery. With a background in photography, she uses her creative eye and writing skills to tell the story of the award winning (and delicious) Downpour Gin. 

David was born and raised in North Uist and has a long connection with Ronay Island. When he’s not busy at his day job as an engineer, David is the caretaker of the house on Ronay Island and has been doing so for the past 15 years. David brings a deep knowledge of the area which is a fantastic support for our work on Ronay.

After a thirty year career fishing commercially from Kallin Harbour on Grimsay, Nick packed up his creels and launched Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises. For the past ten years to fifteen years (recollections vary) Nick has been sharing his unrivalled knowledge of these waters and his passion for local history, music, and language with passengers aboard the Lady Anne.

Nye joined the team at Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises in 2021 after moving to North Uist with his wife Cara. He quickly set about learning the history, geology, and biology of the seas around the area. His tours regularly navigate around Ronay Island where he shows guests the resident white tailed eagles, otters, and other wildlife.

Violet grew up in North Uist and has recently returned to the island after completing a BSc in Animal Behaviour and Conservation at Manchester Metropolitan University. Modules in her studies included biodiversity monitoring, ecology, coastal ecology, and ecosystem services and conservation science in practice. Her keen interest in this field and her local knowledge is very beneficial to the Ronay Island project.