Derek has founded and operated two successful marine tourism businesses in Scotland in recent years. The first was pioneering fast boat day trips from the Isle of Skye to the remote and isolated archipelago of St Kilda, located in the Atlantic Ocean, some 80 miles to the west. The second was located to the far north west of mainland Scotland providing adventure trips by boat to far flung islands including Flannan Islands, North Rona, Sule Sgeir and Sula Skerry.Derek is also experienced in planning bespoke day and multi day guided itineraries for some of the worlds most discerning travelers, and fulfilling the unique requirements of tv and film producers

Key skills

• MCA Master 200 qualified skipper with a expertise in marine tourism in Scotland

• Business leadership, management and entrepreneurship

• Chartered Surveyor in retail and commercial property sectors