Jane Gillies

Mini Bio

Born in County Durham to an outdoor enthusiast father, my childhood was spent exploring the lakes, dales and moors of the North of England.  My early ambition to be a teacher took me to Sunderland University where I studied Early Childhood and Educational Studies. Once graduating, my need to have fun and travel took me down south and eventually took me to a very small island in the Channel Islands, I gained a Highland husband on my adventures and this brought us back to his home in the Cairngorms.

Favourite Place to Play

The Lake District holds a very special place in my heart so whenever I get chance for a visit I head to Glenridding at the South end of Ullswater so many great walks there including the ascent of Helvellyn. I also find Borrowdale and Langdale valleys just breathtaking.

Not a lot of People Know This

In one of my old jobs, I used to dress up as a clown and host children’s parties.