Ross was appointed as Director of Moorland & Strategic Projects at Scottish Land & Estates in October 2025.
Ross, who lives near Comrie in rural Perthshire, leads SLE’s representation on moorland and wildlife management and is a member of the organisation’s senior management team. He successfully led SLE’s response to the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Act, securing significant amendments to enhance the legislation’s workability. Ross also oversees Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) at SLE – an accreditation scheme which recognises positive outcomes for nature and biodiversity through land management.
Ross previously worked for EDF Renewables and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) in Scotland. At BASC he successfully represented the interests of shooting and country sports in the Scottish Parliament, and was jointly responsible for securing £1 million of Scottish Government funding to support country sports businesses badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ross holds a first-class honours degree in Geography from the University of St Andrews, as well as a masters degree in sustainable mountain development (with distinction) from the University of the Highlands and Islands. He researched moorland and wildlife management extensively at both institutions. Ross is also a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Outside of work, Ross enjoys game shooting, deer stalking, hill walking and skiing. He is also a warfare officer in the Royal Naval Reserve, specialising in submarine operations.
Contact Ross with questions on:
- Moorland Management
- Wildfire
- Wildlife Management
- Deer
- Wildlife Crime