COAST News

Andrew to set sail

COAST’s Executive Director, Andrew Binnie, is moving on at the end of June to work freelance on new projects. Andrew led our successful campaign for the South Arran Marine Protected Area, built our organisational capacity and negotiated last-year’s purchase of a shore-side site in Lamlash – soon to become our new HQ.

COAST Chair, Howard Wood, OBE said, ‘We have been very fortunate to have had someone of Andrew’s calibre and commitment for the last six years. His wide ranging expertise, passion and determination, have been critical to our evolution and achievements. Thanks to him we are well prepared to continue our journey towards the sustainable use of our seas. While sorry to see Andrew move on, we wish him all the very best in his future ventures and adventures!’

Andrew said, ‘It’s a real wrench to be leaving such a dynamic group. However, I am looking forward to contributing to progressive marine management in new ways and to continuing my association with my colleagues and friends here on Arran and around Scotland. It’s been a privilege working with Howard and the COAST team during such an exciting period.’