About me
Hobbies & Interests
Games
Gamer
It's fair to say I spend a lot time gaming, I especially enjoy co-op and problem-solving gameplay.
At the moment, my go-to-game is Minecraft, where imagination rules!
(Image: one of my created worlds)
PC
PC Builder
I am interested not only in the software but also in the hardware. I have built a number of PCs and enjoy the flexibility and creativity that comes with personalisation and customisation.
Lego
Lego Builder
Growing up in a family of Lego and Star Wars enthusiast, building Lego has been a hobby of mine from a very young age, including my 7,500 piece UCS Millennium Falcon (as pictured).
More recently, I ventured into model ship building after receiving a wooden kit for Christmas, which tested both my patience and skills!
Chess
Chess player
I started playing chess at primary school and went on to compete in a number of competitions. Today, I still play regularly.
I enjoy chess because every game presents new problems to solve - and I find it rewarding to work through the challenges and develop solutions.
RMAS
Reinasance Martial Arts Society
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the study and practice of the martial arts of Europe from the 14th - 20th century, using weapons such as longsword, broadsword & targe, and dagger.
Like many first year students at a freshers fair, I was looking for ways to make the most of my university experience. Five years on, I am still enjoying it.
 RMAS |
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 HEMA jacket |
 Image by Jonathan Kemper |
 HEMA Sword and Kit |
 Massed Band of the Sea Cadets at Edinburgh Castle |
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 Catamaran |
 The National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland |
 TS Roylist |
 Sailing |
 Music |
Sailing
Assistant Sailing Instructor
Growing up in a remote part of Scotland, it might seem like there wouldn't be much to do - but that wasn't my experience. At the age of 10, I joined the Sea Cadets and over the 6 years I spent there, I had the opportunity to sail around the UK aboard TS Royalist, a 34 metre training brig and TS John Jerwood a 24 metre power vessel. I was also a member of the Massed Bands of the Sea Cadets, which gave me the opportunity to perform at a number of prestigious events, including the naming ceremony of HMS Prince of Wales, the Trafalgar Parade at Horseguard Parade and the National Band Competition at the Tower of London.
During the summer months, I work as an assistant sailing instructor, teaching children and young people how to sail.
Music
Musician
When I was about 6, my parents took me to a local brass band concert. I remember being completely captivated by someone playing what looked, to me, like a very a funny instrument. I turned to my dad and said, "I want to play that". Around the same time, I saw another instrument in a music shop window and told my mum the same thing. Today I am proficient in both the trombone and the violin. I've performed in numerous concerts and competitions over the years, and I continue to play with Campbeltown Brass and Arbroath & Carnoustie Band.