I’m Alistair, an events professional and care-experienced advocate with a passion for creating inclusive, accessible, and community-centred experiences.

My journey in events began over 15 years ago, volunteering with festivals, charities, and cultural organisations across Scotland. These early experiences shaped my belief that events can bring people together, challenge inequalities, and create meaningful social impact.

My formal return to education began in 2019 at Edinburgh College, where I rebuilt my academic foundations before progressing to Edinburgh Napier University in 2021. I graduated in 2024 with a First-Class BA (Hons) in International Festival and Event Management, and received the AEME Best Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Focused Event Student Award that same year, a national recognition of my commitment to inclusive practice.

I continued my studies at Heriot-Watt University, completing an MSc in International Marketing (Consumer Psychology) with Merit in late 2025. During this time, I received a Special Recognition Award for founding the Event Society and organising postgraduate mixers to reduce isolation. I was also honoured with the Best Student Event Award at the NOEA Awards 2025 for my leadership of Meadows Marathon, a project that deepened my dedication to purpose-led event design.

Across my career, I’ve supported a wide range of festivals and organisations, including work with StagEHd Festival, Hidden Door, the Lammermuir Festival, and several Pride organisations across Scotland. My experience spans logistics, programming, accessibility planning, stakeholder engagement, and volunteer leadership. I’ve also contributed to the delivery of TEDxHeriot-Watt University, Pride Edinburgh, Fife Pride, West Lothian Pride, and Oban Pride.

I now serve as the Convener of Fife Pride, where I’m proud to help lead one of Scotland’s most vibrant LGBTQIA+ celebrations. This year, I helped to launch Fife Pride on Tour, a new initiative that takes Pride directly into smaller and rural communities to tackle isolation and increase visibility across the region.

Alongside my events work, I am a Senior Associate at the Hub for Success, supporting care-experienced learners across Edinburgh and the Lothians. This role reflects my commitment to widening access, equity, and systemic change, informed by both lived experience and professional expertise.

Through this website, I share my portfolio, publications, and personal journey, showcasing my work across events, consumer psychology, EDI, accessibility, and community advocacy. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, I’d love to hear from you. Find me on LinkedIn.

Thanks for visiting! Here’s to what comes next.