John is very well known across the Lowland canals. He has
been actively involved with the management of the Scottish canals
for more than 40 years and Chair of the user group since 2002.
John was also a co-founder of the Seagull Trust in
1978 and active in establishing both the Kirkintilloch and Falkirk
branches of the charity. In his role at Historic Scotland as Cheif
Inspector of Historic Buildings, John was involved in scheduling
the Scottish canals as monuments of National Importance.
John is also a Trustee of The Waterways
Trust and has been since 1999.