After a career as a classic car dealer working for a London auction house and later up in Scotland managing an extensive classic car collection, a change in direction saw me forging a new career in luxury hospitality, managing, marketing and interior designing for a variety of luxurious exclusive-use properties in the Lake District, Scotland and France. Over the years I have entertained royalty, 'A' list celebrities and a host of UHNW families. Discretion is key.

During this time my husband Drew, and I discovered the link to our home at Lindores Abbey and the birthplace of Scotch whisky after a chance meeting with my father-in-law and the famous whisky writer Michael Jackson. It took a while to secure funding, but nine years ago Drew and I began to build a beautiful distillery and visitor centre opposite our home and the ancient ruins of Lindores Abbey in Fife.

We have gone on to produce award-winning spirits which are distributed throughout the UK and to 21 overseas markets, the distillery employs over 50 members of staff, and welcomes visitors from throughout the world for tours, tastings and even an annual 'Bear Burning' ceremony.

New investors have enabled me to step back from the day to day operations of the distillery and as I feel I am too young to retire, I have decided to return to the world of luxury exclusive-use. I am representing houses owned by people whom I have known for many years, I appreciate and can testify to the quality of their properties, and in some cases I have even been instrumental in their operation. I am truly proud to be introducing these beautiful Scottish places as they are incredibly dear to me.