C&D RURAL - Key Persons
Following a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management in 2015 at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Adam set his sights on travel and explored many of parts of the world including South East-Asia and Europe. Adam describes Vietnam as an eighth wonder of the world, encouraging anyone who has the time to visit, to do so. After his travelling he worked as a chef, working extensive hours in an industry he no longer favoured he felt it time for a career change. He joined our team at C&D Rural in early August, saying ‘it was one of the best decisions I have ever made', and has taken to his new role with natural efficiency and is proving to be an asset to our Property Team. You can rest assured your property is in safe hands.
Adam was born and raised in the Muckletoon of Langholm, meaning he has an extensive knowledge of the local area. To this day he still enjoys playing rugby for Langholm on a weekend, although it often takes him longer to recover now with age!
Anna has been in the C&D Rural team since June 2023 as an office junior, where she assists in general administration, organising viewings and obtaining feedback, managing the social media accounts, and providing excellent customer care. Anna carries out all general office duties as well as working alongside our agents, undertaking tasks for them.
Anna is a local girl, growing up in a nearby village in Scotland. Joining us straight from Lockerby academy at 16, she is looking forward to starting her career with C&D Rural and hopes to gain some qualifications with the job in future. In her spare time Anna likes to ride horses, taking part in local Rideout's and common ridings and she is also part of a local pipe band where she enjoys playing the snare drum.
Barbara joined the C&D team in March 2023 and is an integral part of the C&D team focussing on sales progression, viewings and client care. Barbara brings a wealth of commercial and business experience gained in a major investment plc and her own successful customer centric business. An opportunity to pursue her passion for performance photography proved too tempting and the business was sold. Alas, having retired from business, Barbara eventually realised that she missed the client interactions and challenges that she so enjoyed and excelled at.
Barbara is married and lives in a small village in Cumbria having moved to the county from Cornwall. Her hobbies are still dominated by her passion for performance photography and has built a reputation for her unique composite techniques. She is also a life time sports car enthusiast and finds any excuse to drive her convertible MX5 sports car with the roof down in all but the worst conditions!
Cathy has been a welcome addition to the C&D Rural Team and is here to ensure the smooth day to day running of the office. She carries out all general office duties as well as working alongside our Agents, undertaking tasks for them. Cathy has worked in the Rural and Land Agency sector for over 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge and understanding that she is able to bring to her role. Latterly working for a local firm of Land Agents, her invaluable experience means she is familiar with the day to day business of a busy Land Agency office making her a vital member of our team.
As a dairy farmers daughter, she knows only too well the work involved in running a busy farm. Alongside her husband and two sons she has a small flock of sheep which keeps her busy in her spare time. She is actively involved in sport, predominantly running 1/2 marathons and playing tennis, and also spends her weekends running her boys between their own various sporting activities.
Emily joined C&D Rural in 2020 as a Chartered Surveyor, where she undertakes all aspects of Valuations, Landlord and Tenant Matters, Compensation Claims, Sales and Lettings and Farm Subsidy Schemes.
Following a Management Degree at Manchester University and then a Post Graduate Degree in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University she took a Graduate position at Buccleuch Estates where she qualified as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) (FAAV). Latterly, Emily worked in private practice where she undertook Estate and Property Management, Valuations, Compensation Claims and Sales.
Emily comes from her family farm in East Yorkshire but moved to South West Scotland in 2013, where she now resides with her husband on a stock farm in Carrutherstown.
In her spare time Emily spends her time walking with her dog Tilly, reading, party planning and socialising and has an avid interior design interest.
Job Titles:
- Trainee Land Agent, Planning & Development Specialist
Kim joined C&D Rural in May 2021 as a Trainee Land Agent, where she assists with all aspects of rural services including Planning, Valuations, Landlord and Tenant Matters, Property Management and BPS applications.
Originally from Aberdeenshire, Kim studied for a Master of Architecture at the Robert Gordon University and worked in the private sector before deciding it was time for a change and choosing to pursue a career in the rural sector.
Up until a few years ago Kim was a passionate member of Turriff and District Young Farmers, where she went on to become National Chairman of the Association. She was lucky enough to travel the length and breadth of the country from Dumfries to Orkney, and further afield internationally representing the organisation. Nowadays, Kim can be found chasing after her cocker spaniel or playing with her wee boy but her favourite past time is enjoying a Vin Chaud on the slopes in the Alps during the winter months. To make an appointment with Kim please contact her on 01228 792299 or via email at kim@cdrural.co.uk.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Land Agent and Valuer
Louisa joined C&D Rural in 2016 where she undertakes all aspects of Commercial property work for key clients as well as land and farm valuations for secured lending, probate, accounting and tax planning.
Following an Accountancy Degree and then a Master of Economics in Property at Aberdeen University she took a Graduate Traineeship with Storeys:SSP in Edinburgh, moving later to CBRE in Glasgow where she qualified as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) in 2007. Latterly, Louisa was an Associate Director in CBRE's National Valuation Advisory team where she undertook valuations across all property sectors from Stornoway to Langholm and everywhere in between. Post financial crisis Louisa had a key role in providing strategic portfolio advice to both lenders and borrowers. In 2016, Louisa decided it was time for a change of tack and sought to join the family at C&D, returning to rural work where her heart truly lies.
Louisa is originally from Dumfriesshire, with an active history in Annandale Young Farmers and during school and university holidays Louisa could often be seen droving sheep at Thornhill Auction Mart or latterly, clerking sheep sales in both Dumfries and Thornhill during lamb sale season. Nowadays, when not working, Louisa is kept busy by her three young sons who love nothing better than a trip to the Auction Mart or gathering sheep.
Morven has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rural Business Management from SRUC Edinburgh Kings Building. She is currently studying a part time masters in Agricultural Professional Practice at SRUC Aberdeen as well as studying to gain RICS accredited modules towards her path for RICS chartership. Joining the company last December as a graduate land agent, Morven assists with valuations, farm business advisory services and compensation claims.
Morven comes from a dairy farm background but the home farm now specialises in beef, located half way between Dumfries and Annan. She is an active Young Farmer for her local YF club, Lower Nithsdale, where she sits on the committee as treasurer. She also sits on the national committee for SAYFC (Scottish Association for The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs) as well as the West Representative for International Travel. She is also the West Representative for SAYFC for Farm Safety Ambassador for 2024.
Sarah joined C&D Rural in January 2022 and she undertakes all aspects of Residential Lettings, including Rental Market Appraisals, Agreements, Property Management, Letting Compliance, Landlord and Tenant Matters, Notices, and Buy to Let Guidance. She has worked in Cumbria and in the Lettings Industry for the last 8 years.
Sarah has gained an excellent reputation for honest professional advice, and for offering a personal service to her clients. She is well known for offering trustworthy buy-to-let advice for new landlords, and is happy to tailor-make packages to suit each landlord's individual requirements.
She comes from a North Yorkshire farming background and began her professional working life in Carlisle after obtaining a Journalism Degree in 2012. After a short spell in publishing, she decided to have a change of career. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys competing with her native ponies, walking in the Lakes and socializing with friends and family.
Stuart Thomson was born and brought up locally and joined his family land agency and auctioneering business, Thomson Roddick and Laurie, in 1975. Stuart auctioned livestock every week, valued numerous properties, and was in charge of selling farms and other property throughout south west Scotland. In 2015 Thomson Roddick & Laurie acquired C&D Auction marts ltd who own C&D Rural. Stuart is the Director in charge of C&D Rural.
Educated at Fettes College, Edinburgh followed by Newton Rigg College, Penrith, Stuart did his apprenticeship with Aberdeen and Northern Marts.
Married for over 40 years, with 2 daughters and 3 grandsons, Stuart enjoys family life when not farming or at the mart and enjoys nothing more than taking his grandsons to visit Longtown Auction Mart or out and about on the farm.