Meet The Staff

Alan McMillan Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for supporting both staff and Board in the delivery of the 4 year strategy, linking with external partners and to overview the daily delivery of the organisation.

David Gourlay High Performance Coach

Responsible for ensuring players are prepared to compete on the world stage.

Claire Johnston Competitions & Events Manager

Responsible for planning, organising and delivering Bowls Scotland’s competitions and events, working closely with the Competition & Events Group.

Sarah Pryde-Smith National Development Manager

Leads the development team to increase participation in the sport, support volunteers and work with clubs.  

Craig Bolan Head of Coach & Volunteer Development

Leading on all aspects of coach and volunteer development, and providing high quality training opportunities for coaches and volunteers at all levels of the game.

Lawra Cox National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Stuart Bell National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Daniel Baker National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Ross Robertson Marketing Officer

Responsible for working across the organisation to promote the sport of lawn bowls to new and current audiences through online platforms and the Bowls Scotland website.   

Cheryl Gibson Development Administrator

Main point of contact for any enquiries to the office via email and phone. Assists with general administration including PVG applications.

Liz Craig Finance Officer

Responsible for dealing with finance procedures, paying invoices and managing payments.

Steven Barclay Competition & Events Administrator

Responsible for supporting the Competition & Events Officer in delivering Bowls Scotland’s competitions and events including administration of the National Championship draws. Also supports in areas of IT.

Gillian Boyce Welfare, Equality & Support Admin Officer

Responsible for processing PVGs, developing and maintaining databases including the CRM system, and provision of statistical information.

Darren Weir Communications Officer

Responsible for communicating with players, supporters, staff and directors via online platforms. In charge of the general running of our Website and Social Media sites, making sure everyone is kept up-to-date with everything that goes on at Bowls Scotland.  

Jett Abernethy Administrative Assistant

Main point of contact for any enquiries to the office via email and phone. Assists with general administration including PVG applications