My family moved into Colinton in 1986. Our children attended Bonaly Primary School, where I served on the school board till they left.
I have an honours degree in architecture and have run my own practice for 12yrs (ongoing). My previous career includes c.25yrs in many different forms of housing - including design, development, and senior management roles – active across most of Scotland, major cities in England and occasional foreign projects.
I am a member of the RIAS Government Committee.
My wife Anne owns a PR and training business. Both our businesses were based in Colinton for several years.
I believe all parts of a healthy community should be heard. Colinton Community Council can deliver that, and help to ensure beneficial change for the whole community is not thwarted by less inclusive interests.

Resident in Colinton for over 30 years with my wife and family, I love the area. I have been Chair of Woodfield Park Residents Association most of that time where we manage woodland within the Conservation Area.

Originally a mathematical physicist, I entered IT management in the 1970s and my career started in ICI and then moved into local government including 12 years as a senior officer at the City of Edinburgh. Periods as a consultant in best value, e-government and change management followed. I was President of my professional society, chaired lots of meetings and returned there later as Finance Director during a period of strategic challenge.

Now that I am semi-retired, I have a bit more time to put something back into the community and offer significant general management skills to assist the development of the Community Council – a new entity tasked with representing the whole community of Colinton.

Alistair Macleod was born and brought up in Greenock when there were, then, more shipyards than call centres. He has been closely associated with ships all his life and has been involved in national consumer transport matters and shipping projects for over 35 years gaining broad experience of current business and consultancy practices within an international framework. Alistair has lived  with his wife in Colinton for 6 years. He was at Merchiston Castle School from 1953-57 so is not unfamiliar with Colinton over the years.

A Design Engineer by profession and an entrepreneur by nature, he has run his own companies from the age of 24. His businesses have ranged from energy and security management to marine interests and projects. He has vast experience of political lobbying, particularly regarding integrated transport for consumers. 

He was commissioned in 2004 by Brian Souter, Chief Executive of the Stagecoach Group, to conduct research on ferry opportunities in Scotland and UK. He has been Sir Brian Souter’s consultant on ferry projects on the Forth, Clyde, Loch Ness, Manchester, the Tyne and abroad. He managed the successful Forth Hovercraft trial in July 2007 for Stagecoach which carried over 32,000 passengers in 12 days.

He has written numerous articles and papers for marine and aviation publications and given many papers and talks to various organisations.

Ian spent over 40 years working in broadcasting and the media Moved to Colinton with my wife in 1989. I am passionate about our village and its amenity value. Also treasurer and trustee of CVE who's aim is to provide a Community and Heritage Hub in Spylaw Park.

I’ve lived in Colinton since 1986 and ran a Management Training and PR Consultancy in Edinburgh for many years. I joined the Community Council in 2017 and was Communications Lead until I stepped down in September 2022. As a member of the Community Council I am keen to see us provide an active forum for the exchange of information and views from across the community; and between our community and the City Council.

A native of Ireland, who has also lived in New York and San Francisco, I moved to Scotland 15 years ago and have lived in Colinton ever since.
I have been involved with the local community for much of this time and have been Chair of CVE Group since 2011.
In my earlier career I was a marketing manager, but changed focus to become a mortgage and insurance broker. I now run a financial services business with my husband.
I enjoy my ‘extra-curricular’ role in helping to organise Art in the Park and CVE’s other events and projects including Christmas on the Corner and Colinton in Bloom. I hope to continue to promote community spirit by representing CVE Group on Colinton Community Council.

I've lived in Colinton since 2013 and work as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS.  I've joined the Community Council to contribute to its mission of representing the diverse voices of our communities so we can continue to make Colinton a great place to live.  I'm particularly interested in how we use best use our resources to engage with all our residents to ensure different voices are heard. 

Textile artist and part time childminder. I have lived in Colinton since 1985 and have been actively involved with Colinton Village Events since its inception.