Director
About me - I graduated from Napier University in 1984 with a BA in Accounting with Commendation, before commencing my training contract with Whitelaw Wells in Edinburgh. After qualifying as a CA in 1988, I returned home to Orkney to manage Scholes, the accountancy practice started by my late father in 1970, and was sole practitioner in the firm until it was incorporated in 2008.
What I do at Scholes - I’m now a director and shareholder of Scholes Ltd and retain a hands-on approach to management within the firm, working closely with colleagues to ensure we’re delivering the highest standards of professional support to our growing number of clients. Scholes CA serve a diverse range of clients and sectors – everything from agriculture to renewables and has a particular focus on small and medium sized businesses, employing a holistic approach to helping clients reach their goals through a constantly expanding portfolio of advisory and technical services.
More about me – Given my personal experience with ICAS during the development of my career, and our firm’s ongoing relationship with the organisation, it was a natural progression for me to seek an opportunity to give something back. Over the past few years, I’ve chaired the ICAS Members in Practice Advisory board, been Convener of the Authorisation committee, a member of Regulation Board and Council, and most recently, an Office Bearer. On 25th April 2025 I became President of ICAS. I am extremely proud to be a member of ICAS, and even more so, to have been appointed as President.
I’m particularly passionate about supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and enjoy nurturing young people in business, with this interest extending to our own business, Scholes CA is committed to recruiting and training accounting students and supporting their professional development.
Outside of accountancy, and when time allows I love travelling, walking (particularly with the dog, Rousay) and have a keen interest in local amateur dramatics, having been an active member of the Palace Players Drama Club for many years.
