Our Trustees

Trustees
  • Simon Clarke
    Simon Clarke

    A background in construction, design, management and quantity surveying together with experience in the marine industry. Operation Manager for Tay Salmon Fisheries Co. Ltd.

  • Cllr Alasdair Bailey
    Cllr Alasdair Bailey

    Alasdair Bailey is Councillor for the Carse of Gowrie ward on Perth and Kinross Council. He takes a keen interest in outdoor activities and the natural environment. Having benefitted from the work of a city-centre outdoor activity centre in his youth, Alasdair is keen to ensure that other young people get the same opportunity.

  • David Gardiner
    David Gardiner

    Wealth of knowledge and experience of the river Tay and its environs.  Passionate about the environment and regenerating the Tay. Extensive experience of working with local schools and other groups to raise awareness about their local environment including, fish, wildflowers, wildlife and birds.

  • Sharon Bissett-Clarke
    Sharon Bissett-Clarke
  • Cllr. Gary Holt
    Cllr. Gary Holt
Advisors
  • Iain Valentine
    Iain Valentine

    Biologist by training, Iain has worked in conservation for over 30 years. Brought up in Broughty Ferry, he has extensive knowledge of the local environment and it’s people. Passionate about wildlife and inspiring and exciting a new generation of conservationists.

  • Steven MacDonald
    Steven MacDonald
  • Paul Vaughan
    Paul Vaughan
Employees
  • Matthew Roberts
    Matthew Roberts Chief Executive Officer
  • Valerie Brookes
    Valerie Brookes ADMINISTRATOR

    Honours degree in Animal Science and a Master Degree in conservation and bio-diversity. Val has a strong interest in wildlife and the environment and was previously a volunteer with the RSPB at Loch Leven also as a Science Officer for Reef Doctor in Madagascar and a Research Assistant for the Wildlife Conservation Society in the Republic of Congo.

  • Robert Edgar
    Robert Edgar Groundsman

    An experienced groundkeeper, gamesman and fisherman, Bob keeps the centre looking the best it can be by fixing or building brand new facilities.

  • David Marshall
    David Marshall Senior Instructor

    A passion for all outdoor activities and years of experience, Dave is tasked with managing instructors as well as organising and delivering our Duke of Edinburgh programmes, bestowing his skills onto others.

  • Sam Garthwaite
    Sam Garthwaite Lead Instructor

    The first instructor hired at Willowgate, Sam has worked his way up to Lead Instructor and has years of experience in the outdoor industry. He also runs programmes and activities with people with additional support needs and now leads the team at the front.

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