Managing Director
A qualified QS, the co-founder of Applecross is very much the joint visionary with business partner Graham Aggett, continually challenging the status quo in the Applecross drive to build houses that are way better than average.
Colin’s interest in ensuring that the public, and politicians, understand the nature and dynamics of the house building industry underpins his involvement with Homes for Scotland, the house building body whose members build 95% of all houses in Scotland.
Q and A
What’s your proudest achievement?
Completing the London Marathon.
What’s been your biggest mistake?
Starting the London Marathon.
What’s your wildest career dream?
To own the Applecross peninsula and create a model community there.
What keeps you going?
Service to others.
What keeps you awake at night?
Other than the prospect of sex, nothing.
What is your first thought of the day?
Visualising my diary.
What’s your ideal day off?
Hill walking in Wester Ross, followed by dining in the Potting Shed in Applecross on sea food washed down with chilled Chablis.
Who has had the biggest impact on your career/life?
Definitely Ann Marie, my wife.
What would you do if you didn’t do your current job?
I’d like to have been a joiner.
What’s your theme song (‘Simply the best’ not allowed!)?
'Nothing Rhymed' (Gilbert O’Sullivan)
Describe your ideal home?
A small cottage overlooking the sea on the North West coast of Scotland, lots of light, natural materials, close to good eating places and definitely no T.V.
What’s your favourite meal and wine?
Squat lobsters in sweet chilli with a Premier Cru Chablis.
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Far too many to pick out just one.
What kind of company will Applecross be in five years time?
Bigger and more successful than now.
My motto is: “ Be intellectually curious, be generous of spirit, and be safe.” These are the three rules I teach my children and if they stand by them they’ll be fine. No other guidelines are necessary.