Jamie grew up in rural Aberdeenshire before embarking upon a career in the army, gaining a commission in the Black Watch in 1976. He retired from the Regular Army in 2006, but went on to become the Deputy Commandant and then Commandant of the Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force, before being appointed its Honorary Colonel in 2022.

Jamie has been involved with Scotland’s Churches Trust since 2014 in a variety of roles and served as the Chairperson of our Trustees from 2019-2022. He is currently chair of our Finance Sub-Committee and our Hon Treasurer.