Having grown up on the Isle of Lewis, I am fortunate enough to be involved in a tight-knit crofting community that values resilience, cultural heritage, and strong ties to the land. Being from the islands, I understand that crofting not only sustains us physically but it is also an important aspect of our culture that has been passed down through many generations. In my opinion, this particular lifestyle deserves to receive wider acknowledgment across the world. Attending the Global Agritourism Conference will allow me to explore how other agricultural communities around the world are preserving their culture and their environment by sharing their sustainable practices. Moreover, this opportunity will allow me to introduce the world to the rich heritage of the Outer Hebrides. I am looking forward to promoting the Outer Hebrides as a tourism destination in which visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local crofting lifestyle and enjoy everything the area has to offer.
My main goal is to promote the crofting lifestyle. As crofting was and still is such a big part of the island, the thought of it dying out is unacceptable.
Since birth I’ve been surrounded by sheep, and now that I’m older, I’m trying to shape my future into working with sheep and running my own flock. Alongside football, sheep is my biggest passion. No matter how many sheep you have, it gives a sense of responsibility.