Meet our in store team
Whether you’re a visitor in store or shopping with us remotely we know it’s great to put a face to a name. We have a great team in-store who are full of local knowledge and able to offer specialist advice on products or activities. Check out our current team below and feel free to get in touch if you’re after some specific advice. Our team changes through out the year so don’t be surprised to see our team size change across the year…
Andrew
MD & Owner
The official 'big cheese' - when it comes to Arran Active only one person knows it inside out...our owner and MD: Andrew. You'll normally find Andrew working hard to bring you the latest and greatest equipment but don't be surprised to find him mucking in around the store.
Best Arran Walk: North Glen Sannox, Cìr Mhòr & Glen Rosa
Top Product this Year: Montane Mens Dragon Pull-On
Specialist Area: Everything - he's the boss!
Richard
Operations Director & SCUBA Instructor
If you can prize Richard away from the sea, you’ll often find him working on our next big ‘thing’. Putting Andrew’s plans into action he’s our go to man for getting things done in the business. Outside of the Arran Active Richard can normally be found teaching scuba diving around the island.
Best Arran Walk: Loch Tanna, via Catacol
Top Product this Year: Red Paddle Co - Pro Change Jacket Evo
Specialist Area: Watersports | PADI Pro | Arran Lifeboat Crew
Lisa
Store Manager
If you’ve ever visited our store there’s no escaping Lisa, she’s the one singing and zipping around! Right at home leading the team to land all the great products we have to offer. Outside of work, you’ll find her spending time with family and friends, walking, cycling, and getting outdoors.
Best Arran Walk: Loch na Leirg, via Whiting Bay
Top Product this Year: Paramo Womens Velez Smock
Specialist Area: Womenswear
Tilly
Team Leader Operations
Tilly is fresh back on the island after spending a year abroad working in the Med. Despite the water being a bit chillier here Tilly enjoys spending her time exploring the coast by kayak and paddleboard. Her favourite way to walk around Arran is to head out with friends and have a chitchat.
Best Arran Walk: King’s Caves via the Coastal Route
Top Product this Year: Hoka Speedgoat 5 Running Shoes
Specialist Area: Anything Digital
Joe
Team Leader Retail
Joe can turn his hand to most things across the store and is our go to guy when it comes to the shopfloor team. When he’s not at work you’ll find him out running at local and national events as well as studying for his degree in economics.
Best Arran Walk: Goatfell via Castle entrance
Top Product this Year: AMRT Goatfell Hoodie
Specialist Area: Footwear, Warehouse and Charity Products
Marion
Senior Team Member
One of our longest serving team members Marion is the heart and soul of what we do; with product knowledge second to none Marion loves meeting new customers and exploring our latest ranges. Outside of work Marion can be found walking, running, and eating out. A true font of all local knowledge and with plenty of outdoor experience to boot make sure to check in with Marion on your next visit!
Best Arran Walk: Cìr Mhòr & Caisteal Abhail, Corrie
Top Product this Year: Paramo Womens Velez Smock
Specialist Area: Womenswear
Pete
Senior Team Member & Footwear Specialist
Our legend that is Pete – if you haven’t bought shoes from Pete then you haven’t lived! Outside of work you’ll find Pete working on his fitness, weight training and spending time with his family. Currently doing up his property Pete is a man always on the go.
Best Arran Walk: Glen Rosa & Goatfell, via Brodick
Top Product this Year: Trespass Tableypipe Jacket
Specialist Area: Footwear
Pauline
Team Member
Team member by day and book keeper by night; Pauline loves advising our customers and helping keep our finances in order. When she’s not in store you’ll find her out playing hockey (she’s even a field umpire with SHU - no red cards here though), strolling the sea front with her dog, hill walking or travelling overseas.
Best Arran Walk: Glen Rosa to the Blue Pools, via Brodick
Top Product this Year: Sprayway Escape Trousers
Specialist Area: Sports Gear & Finance
Kotryna
Team Member Operations
Kotryna loves anything that improves her wellbeing; be it travelling around the globe, exploring the unexplored, exercising, or curling up with a good book! Kotryna has quickly become a key member of our year-round team having joined us in early 2023. You'll likely find her between the warehouse and tills helping our many customers find their next big purchase.
Best Arran Walk: Eas Mor and Loch Garbad
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: Warehouse & Returns
Val
Team Member & Kidswear Specialist
Val loves wild water swimming and enjoys spending her evenings snorkelling around Arran’s beautiful coastline. Val spends her time away from us working her magic as a qualified holistic therapist.
Best Arran Walk: Coire Fhionn Lochan
Top Product this Year: Red Paddle Co Evo Robe
Specialist Area: Children wear and equipment
Hilary
Team Member
Out of work you’ll find Hilary on the go; with a love of walking, horse riding and skiing there’s never a dull moment in Hilary’s life. You can also find her officiating at sporting events as a Level 4 National Technical Officer BASI Ski Leader and Community First Responder.
Best Arran Walk: Glenashdale, Whiting Bay
Top Product this Year: Craghoppers Jackets and Tops
Specialist Area: Coming Soon
Elaine
Team Member & Running Specialist
If you’re looking for any running gear advice then you’re in safe hands with our resident hill runner Elaine. As you may expect Elaine can be found running in competitions and for pleasure in her spare time. Elaine even runs the store Strava group … trust us its competitive!! Often found on day's off at the top of any Arran Peak we're always in awe of Elaine's most recent activity...
Best Arran Walk: North Goatfell from Corrie
Top Product this Year: Chia Charge Bar - Yummy!
Specialist Area: Equipment & Running
Ailie
Team Member
Want to hear stories from treking Nepal or life in Asia then Ailie has you covered! As one of our newest team members you'll find Ailie finding her feet in our business and we can't wait to see what she puts her mind to over the coming months. Check back soon...
Best Arran Walk: TBC
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: TBC
Ryan
Team Member - Seasonal
A man who is on a mission to bag ever Munro going - Ryan is one of our latest additions to the team and with a passion for both the outdoors and bushcraft you'll be sure to learn a thing or two when you meet Ryan in store. Despite being new into the team Ryan is developing his knowledge across the store and will become a regular face for anyone visiting the store this season.
Best Arran Walk: TBC
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: Hiking and Bushcraft
Gary
Team Member & Footwear Specialist Trainee
A familiar face to many on the island Gary has recently joined our team as a new trainee Footwear specialist working alongside Pete to ensure you have a wealth of knowledge available no matter what day of the week you visit our footwear department. Outside of work you'll find Gary in the hills with his dogs exploring and finding different trails to reach new heights. A keen outdoor enthusiast Gary brings a wealth of local knowledge to the team.
Best Arran Walk: TBC
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: TBC
Erin
Digital Administrator
We're loading up all the information for our new team members at the moment. Check back soon to get the latest on our current crew.
Best Arran Walk: Coire Fhionn Lochan
Top Product this Year: Oxbow Womens Suma Crew Sweatshirt
Specialist Area: Anything Digital
Pam
Team Member / Relief Digital Admin
We're loading up all the information for our new team members at the moment. Check back soon to get the latest on our current crew.
Best Arran Walk: New Starter
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: New Starter
Jan
Team Member
One of our youngest team members; Jan is quickly becoming a go to at the weekend. With a passion for exploring the hills including camping and climbing we're sure to see more for this young man over the coming year. Outside of this Jan loves working on mechanical engines and motorcycles so from the hills to pistons Jan could be a man with a plan...
Best Arran Walk: Cìr Mhòr via Glen Rosa
Top Product this Year: Scarpa Terra GTX Boots
Specialist Area: Camping
Lewis
Team Member
We're loading up our team information so check back soon to learn more. Our team come from a wide range of backgrounds from weekend hobbyists to professional multi-discipline instructors. We’re always on the look out for future team members so be sure to get in touch if you’d like to join our team.
Best Arran Walk: ...we'll share with you soon
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: TBC
Wally
Team Member & Outdoor Instructor
With a massive range of experience as an Instructor on Arran and the world; including Moutain Leader (Summer + Winter), Mountain Bike Leader, Kayaking Coach, Bike Mechanic and Advanced Powerboat to name but a few ... if that wasnt enough Wally also has 12+ years experience with the Arran Mountain Rescue Team (AMRT). Legend status is unlocked if you're in store and needing technical advice with Wally about!
Best Arran Walk: TBC
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: Cycling, Climbing, Survival, Expeditions & Watersports
Amelia
Team Member - Seasonal
Amelia has a love of the outdoors from road running to horse riding. If that wasn't enough Amelia can also be found looking after and exhibiting her small flock of Texel sheep at local and mainland shows! With such a qide range of skills we love having Amelia in the store and look forward to having her back between her studies. You'll be hard pushed to find something that Amelia does't know about so you're sure to get the you need ... even if it's about farming!
Best Arran Walk: Glenashdale and Giant's Graves loop
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: Watersports
George
Team Member - Seasonal & Outdoor Instructor
Normally found instructing in Australia or America George is one of our long standing Team Members who routinely returns to work with us in the off season. With many instructor qualifications under his belt from land and sea he’s a font of all knowledge!
Best Arran Walk: Glen Rosa
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: TBC
Andy
Team Member - Seasonal & Outdoor Instructor
Our adventurer of the store who is a true expert both on land and the water. Andy runs his own adventure business and can be found scaling most of the peaks around Scotland when he's not here with us in store. With a massive range of instructor qualifications under his belt we challenge you to not get the advice you need with our resident Action Man!
Best Arran Walk: Beinn Tarsuinn and A'Chir Ridge
Top Product this Year: Everything
Specialist Area: Climbing & Paddlesports