THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bòrd-stiùiridh an Urrais
The Galson Estate has a dedicated team of volunteers, both from our own membership and from outwith the community. These volunteers make up our board members, sub-group representatives, and many skilled individuals.
The Urras board currently consists of 9 directors, all of whom are elected by the Urras membership.
The directors meet once a month to discuss estate business and projects.
Current UOG Board of Directors
Agnes Rennie
Crofter; Publisher, Acair Ltd (Retired).
Galson, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director (Chairperson / Cathraiche), First Appointed 2007
Murdo Macritchie
Details to follow
Details to follow
Role at UOG: Director (Vice Chair / Iar-chathraiche), First Appointed 2020
Carola Bell
Crofter; Self-employed Development Consultant (Retired).
South Dell, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director (Stiùiriche). First appointed 2007
Murdanie Macleod
2nd Officer/DPO, Gulfmark UK
Shader, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director ( Stiùiriche), First Appointed 2015.
Donald Macsween
Crofter; owner of 'Air an Lot'.
North Dell, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director (Stiùiriche). Co-opted to the board in November 2017.
Agnes Macdonald
Senior Education Officer (Retired)
Lionel/Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director (Stiùiriche). First appointed 2020.
Johanna Furey
Local business owner (Cross Stores)
Lionel, Isle of Lewis
Role at UOG: Director (Stiùiriche). First appointed 2020.