Hello, I'm Neil. I write about how the natural world heals the human mind. My work sits at the crossroads of three passions: Green (and Blue) Exercise, Dementia Care and Social Enterprise.

I believe that whether you are navigating a Dementia diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or leading a non-profit through a crisis, the answers to our questions are often found through reconnecting with nature and outdoor actvity.

I am a trail runner, outdoor swimming coach, dinghy sailor and relief skipper with Loch Ness Cruises. I lead Adventure holidays with Dementia Adventure and am on the board of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

My Background

I have a degree in Human Psychology and was made a Clore Social Fellow in 2010. I founded Dementia Adventure with Lucy Harding in 2009 and I led, developed and grew Nairn's Green Hive during the covid years.

Want to read my best work? My writing explores the intersection of nature, dementia, and resilient leadership. I publish my deep dives and personal essays on my Substack Newsletter first. If you want to join a community of people focused on positive ageing, resilience and nature, come join us on Substack.

Ways to stay connected

Interested in my work projects, past and present? They are all here on my LinkedIn profile.

Please watch and share my TedX Talk called Thinking Differently about Dementia - which includes my personal story behind founding the charity Dementia Adventure.

Thanks for reading and looking forward to connecting in whatever way works for you.