Robin McLaren, convener

Robin is director of Know Edge Ltd, an Edinburgh based consulting company specialising in geospatial information management, land governance and land reform. He advises governments around the world through the UN agencies. Robin brings significant sport governance experience, having served as a board member and chair of Hockey Scotland, a 10,000-member organisation, for seven years. He is keen to ensure that our path networks are well maintained, and people know where and how to use our right to roam in Scotland. Robin is also Ramblers Scotland appointee to the Ramblers Board of Trustees.

 

Mike Gray, treasurer

Apart from walking with his local group, Mike’s twenty-five years + association with the Ramblers has been liberally dotted with active volunteering of various sorts. From leading walks to Chairing his local Group, undertaking footpath repair work, sitting on Local Access Forums, being Area treasurer and representing his Area at both Scottish and GB National Councils he has a good insight into the workings of the organisation at all levels. Mike successfully ran a small business for many years involving general, technical, personnel and financial management. He has several volunteering roles for charities in his local community. Mike has many transferable skills that he brings to his role as treasurer for RSSC.

 

Jacqui Thomson, vice-convener

Jacqui brings a wealth of knowledge on strategic design and application across corporate and charity sectors. She is heavily involved in her local group from walk leadership, designing the walks programme to committee work. Jacqui is keen to support the Ramblers objectives in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to develop ideas for addressing the barriers faced in getting outdoors. She has filmed several promotional videos in support of Introductory Walks and Walk Leadership.

 

Terry Robinson, ordinary member

Born virtually blind in 1950, Terry has always been interested in the outdoors and walking in particular. He graduated in Electronics in 1973, then progressed through Software and Quality Engineering until becoming self employed as an information provider. He retired in 2017 and is still wondering how he found time to work! Throughout the years, he has been privileged to undertake some exciting walking adventures: a solo tour of Sri Lanka in 1986, climbing Gunung Tahan, Peninsula Malaysia in 1988, Kilimanjaro in 1994 and Everest Base Camp in 2011.

Terry is a member of Glasgow Ramblers and proud to be elected to the North Strathclyde Area Committee and the RSSC. He’ll be a strong advocate for the inclusion of vision impaired people in particular and underrepresented groups in general.

 

Navid Foroutan, ordinary member

Navid is a passionate walker and advocate for making the outdoors more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable. Based in Scotland’s Central Belt, he leads walks with local Ramblers groups and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to explore Scotland’s landscapes. He works in public health and brings experience in governance, community engagement, and a strong passion for the environment. Navid hopes to use his skills to benefit Ramblers Scotland, supporting its mission while championing equality, diversity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

 

John Russell, ordinary member

John brings a rich academic background and a deep passion for walking that’s led him through the Lake District, North Wales, and the Peak District. Now based in Glasgow, he’s a highly active member of the Bearsden & Milngavie Ramblers Group, where he serves as the committee’s Minutes Secretary. John also leads walks designed to foster social interaction and camaraderie among members as well as encouraging the health benefits of walking itself—a role that perfectly reflects his dedication to community and connection.

 

Adrienn Hortobagyi, ordinary member

Adri is a dedicated hiking enthusiast and long-distance walker who enjoys discovering the world on foot—whether hiking in Scotland or exploring new places during international work trips. She works in the higher education sector, bringing experience in external relations, project management, and process development.

Adri became actively involved with the Ramblers shortly after relocating to Scotland, driven by her passion for promoting access to the outdoors, encouraging people to get out on walks, and fostering communities that protect the natural environment. She holds various volunteer roles within her local Ramblers group as well as the Area committee and she enjoys leading walks regularly.