Arran Staff
We are a small team here at Arran and we thought you might like to find out a few things about us.......feel free to drop us a line.
Stirling Office:
Euan Mitchell Managing Director
Euan Mitchell - Managing Director
Favourite Arran View...From the top of Goat Fell with a celebratory dram in hand!
Would take to a desert island...Kylie Minogue
If my house was burning down, apart from my family I would save...my ipod, sad but true (other MP3 players are available)
The worst thing anyone could say to me is...that's last orders folks...
If I wasn't working for Arran I would be...sneering enviously at whoever was MD of Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd
Best bits about working for Arran...the generous staff tasting allowance
Maggie Cornwall
Financial Controller
Maggie Cornwall - Financial Controller
If I wasn't working for Arran I would be...hopefully working for someone else!
Would like to have dinner with...Robert Plant & Johnny Depp
If I could ban one thing it would be...pigeons
Greatest wish for Arran...reach profitability potential ASAP
The song I can never get out of my head is..."She said" - Plan B
Few people know this but I am very good at...painting my nails
Louisa Young
Senior Brand Manager
Louisa Young - Senior Brand Manager
Best described as...talkative
The best piece of advice anyone ever gave me was...if you don't ask, you don't get!
Dead or Alive: Would like to have dinner with...Piers Morgan, I love gossip!
It's not good for my image, but I really like...Piers Morgan!
Lucie Stroesser
Sales Manager
Lucie Stroesser - Sales Manager
Would like to have dinner with...Brad Pitt, but Angelina can stay home and watch the kids!
Would take to a desert island...music, friends and a nice bottle of Arran whisky!
Few people know this but I am very good at...cooking French omelettes!
If I could ban one thing...People listening to music on their telephone with no headphones. Why do they have to share their music with the whole world??
The best thing I ever did was...to come to study in Scotland
I am absolutely no good at... playing darts
Jaclyn McKie
Sales Manager
Jaclyn McKie - Sales Manager
Best things about working for Arran...seeing places and meeting people I never would have otherwise, selling something people buy to treat themselves, having a laugh with my colleagues
The best thing I ever did was...learn to drive
It's not good for my image but I really like...Jon Bon Jovi. Actually, I love him.
Few people know this but I am really good at...naming the nicknames for football clubs
If I could ban one thing it would be....using question marks where there's no question?
The most ridiculous lie I ever told was...that I'm related to Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco
Paulina Kwiatowska
Sales Manager
Paulina Kwiatowska - Sales Manager
Best described as...sweet and spicy with a hint of vanilla
Would like to have dinner with.....Ewan McGregor - we could taste his Arran cask
The best thing I ever did was....swapping vodka for whisky
Few people know this but I am really good at...riding my motorbike
If I have time to myself, I...relax
Best things about working for Arran...all the amazing people you meet, places you visit and whiskies you taste.
Mark Callachan
Planning Manager
Mark Callachan - Planning Manager
I am absolutely no good at...computer games
Most irritating industry buzzword or catchphrase..."masterclass"
Would take to a desert island...a boat
My hero when I was wee was...Kenny Dalglish
If my house were burning down, apart from family I would save...the dog
The shop I can't walk past without buying something is...the chippie
Nicole Lie
Accounts Assistant
Nicole Lie - Accounts Assistant
I am happiest when...the sun is shining
It's not good for my image but I really like...my work colleagues
My favourite place in the whole world is...my bed
I am absolutely no good at...trying to stay sober!
If I can, I always try to avoid...getting into trouble
My biggest influence is...My Mum
Gillian Snaddon
Bulk Stock Administrator
Gillian Snaddon - Bulk Stock Administrator
My hero when I was wee was...Sabrina from "Charlie's Angels"
My favourite indulgence is...chocolate, especially Cadbury's Caramel
Favourite drink...mug of tea
My proudest moment was...giving birth to twins and "being a Mum"
Most irritating industry buzzword or catchphrase..."in terms of"
If I could ban one thing it would be...chewing gum (hate to see it sticking everywhere!)
Isle of Arran:
James MacTaggart
Distillery Manager
James MacTaggart - Distillery Manager
Previously with Bowmore Distillers where he has been employed for the past 30 years in a senior production capacity. James brings vast experience to the Company and will play a key part in maintaining the quality of the brand in future years.
Out of the office, James enjoys golf, football, playing keyboard and guitar. He also enjoys family holidays as it gives him a chance to get the family together and catch up.
Faye Black
Visitor Centre Manager
Faye Black - Visitor Centre Manager
Favourite place in the world...Arran of course, followed by Sydney Australia
It's not good for my image but I love...Dick Van Dyke, especially in "Diagnosis Murder"
If I can, I try to avoid...poor quality spirits
Would take to a desert island...a sarong, a swiss army knife and a smile
Greatest wish for Arran...to become a force to be reckoned with but not to the detriment of the quality, love and passion that goes into the making of our fabulous Single Malt
Best piece of advice I ever received...what's the worst that can happen? If you can deal with that then go for it!