The Team
Who We Are
Emma O'Shea
Founder & Managing Director
Emma has been exploring Scotland's wilder places for over 30 years. Emma is incredibly passionate about sharing her knowledge of local flora, fauna, geology and history. She is an experienced outdoor first aider and has spent over 10 years as a volunteer in Scottish Mountain Rescue.
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Gary Flynn
Senior Guide
Gary has spent a life-time in the outdoors and is a highly experienced Guide. Gary is a former Diver, Alpine and Scottish Ski Patroller, Helicopter Pilot and Royal Gamekeeper/Ghillie. Gary has a rich wealth of knowledge, he is a wilderness medic and a local mountain rescue volunteer.
Pete Lorainn-Smith
Senior Guide
Pete's love of the outdoors was cemented during a family holiday to the Lake District almost 50 years ago. Pete has recently retired from Police Scotland where he was the National Search and Rescue Coordinator. He is an enthusiastic guide with tremendous experience of Scotland's mountains.
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Wider Team
Guides
During busy periods Walk Scotland works with a wider team to deliver our guiding services. All our guides have worked in the outdoors in Scotland for a number of years and are first aid trained.
