Euan is an Advocate and has almost 25 years’ experience of appearing in the courts in most areas of civil law, including public law and planning. He was a Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government between 2006 and 2016 and has acted as Inquiry Counsel in two major public inquiries. He became a King’s Counsel in 2016 and is regularly instructed in cases of high value, importance and complexity. He is passionate about good design, the need to appreciate and preserve our built and cultural heritage and the importance of supporting and empowering local community and heritage groups throughout Scotland to achieve these aims.

Professor Gordon Murray is an architect, teacher and design mentor. His work has been exhibited widely over the last twenty years at the Royal Institute of British Architects, the 2004 Venice Biennale and Royal Scottish Academy. He has previously taught at Schools of Architecture  in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Dundee and Newcastle, and was Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Strathclyde from 2007-2016. He is now Visiting Professor at Strathclyde as well as External Examiner at Liverpool John Moore’s University. He also currently assists in studio in Manchester Metropolitan University on the Continuity in Architecture Course – Adaptive Re-use. He was President of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) from 2003-5 and a Trustee of the Lighthouse from 2003-09. Gordon was also a former member of the Board of Architects Professional Examination Authority Scotland, Chair of the Standing Conference of Heads of Schools of Architecture and Chair of the RIAS Doolan Prize Jury.  He is currently Chair of RIAS Services Limited. A founding principal in architectural practices gm+ad and GMA, he merged with Ryder Architecture in 2011/12 and became a Partner in that organisation as well as design champion for the global practice. He retired in 2020 and set up a research and design consultancy.

Fiona is Development Director at The Tall Ship Glenlee Trust, Communications Coordinator for the International Congress of Maritime Museums, Vice-Chair of the Historic Ships Action Group Scotland, and a committee member for the UK Maritime Heritage Forum. She has worked in the maritime heritage, museum and charity sectors for over 18 years in various roles across Scotland, primarily with The Tall Ship Glenlee, Scottish Maritime Museum, Ocean Youth Trust Scotland and Glasgow Canal. Fiona is a graduate of the University of Glasgow (MA History of Art/Arts & Media Informatics) and the University of Leicester (PgDip Museum Studies). She has a passion for heritage and has experience in strategic development, governance, fundraising and partnerships, public relations, project management, museum curation, exhibition development and has led several award-winning public events.

Laura is a qualified accountant with over 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles across banking and listed industry. She specialises in financial reporting, risk management, and strategic planning, with a strong track record of supporting executive decision-making and leading high-performing teams.

She brings extensive expertise in financial governance, complex accounting, and business change, alongside experience working closely with partners to deliver clear, actionable insights.

Laura is also committed to community impact, volunteering as an independent charity accounts examiner and mentor to young people. As a trustee, she offers strong financial oversight, strategic perspective, and a collaborative approach to supporting organisational success.

Ewan is a Chartered Surveyor with over 25 years experience in the Commercial Property Investment market. He is a Director of Saligo Real Estate and RDM Property Company, a niche advisory and commercial property company respectively. He is also a founding Director of iStow Storage Parks, who have shipping container storage parks at Glasgow Hillington Park, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Govan. Ewan is a former Trustee of Glasgow City Heritage Trust.

Eleanor Styles is a heritage professional currently working as the National Strategy Coordinator for Historic Environment Scotland, supporting the implementation of the new national strategy for Scotland’s historic environment, Our Past, Our Future. With a recent background working as a Policy Advisor at both the Scottish and UK Governments, Eleanor brings a wealth of experience in shaping policies that impact the heritage and culture sector. Holding a master’s in Heritage Management, her academic foundation complements the practical expertise gained working for several years as a consultant on a variety of heritage projects across the UK. Eleanor is actively involved in the Scottish arts and culture scene, both as a Trustee for LeithLate and a core member of the team organising the Hidden Door festival.

Ian Leith is past chairman of the Wick Heritage Society, a post he held for 5 years. Ian is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the heritage of Caithness in particular, and the North of Scotland in general. As such he sits on the Boards of the John O’Groats Development Trust and the John O’Groats Mill Trust. He is also a qualified genealogist and member of the Association of Scottish Researchers in Genealogy and Archives (ASGRA). In this respect he runs his own company, Baseline Research, with a focus on researching the history and heritage of the North of Scotland. Previously Ian has worked in the research and development of community and family capacity building tools and programmes. He is the author of three books – Caithness to Patagonia, The Man Who Went To Farr and Grannies and other Folk, and has recently contributed to a forthcoming publication from the University of Patagonia.

Mat Norbury is a marketing strategist with over 25 years' experience in brand development, commercial strategy and audience engagement. He has worked with organisations ranging from global brands to charities and early-stage technology startups, currently as a fractional Chief Marketing Officer for a number of ambitious start-ups across the UK and Europe. Mat founded and ran Jump Marketing for 11 years before making the leap (you might call it a mid-life crisis) into wearable neurotech, as founder and CEO of FC Laboratories. He brings a commercial and communications perspective to the Trust, with a particular interest in helping Scotland's heritage organisations reach wider audiences and build sustainable income. He is based in Fife.