Neil Davidson Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Expert communications consultant, specialising in energy and low carbon.Neil Davidson has over 20 years of experience in PR and public affairs having held senior roles in a number of public and private sector organisations. In 2012 he established Neil Davidson Low Carbon Communications and now works with leading energy firms including West of Orkney Windfarm, Gravitricity, Gneiss Energy and Futraheat to help them maximise their media profile and shape policy in Scotland and the UK.Neil trained in print journalism with DC Thomson and Co Ltd prior to freelancing with the BBC, The Scotsman and The Herald among others.Neil holds an honours degree in Land Economy from Aberdeen University and is a member of the Association for Scottish Public Affairs.He lives in Edinburgh with wife Alice Nelson, who is a documentary film maker. They have a teenage daughter, Eilidh, and a growing boy, Peadar, who is twelve. Plus two cats. And a dog.In his increasingly limited spare time, Neil enjoys being with his family, food and drink with friends, cinema, practicing his rusty Spanish, running off-road, and cycling on it.Visit his website at: www.neildavidson.org

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Communications Advisor to the West of Orkney Windfarm, which has the potential to power more than two million homes and deliver long-term economic benefits to communities across the north of Scotland.

Edinburgh City, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Developing and managing Aquamarine Power's PR and public affairs strategy to position the company as a global leader in marine energy. Secured sector-leading media and online profile. Key advisor on marine energy policy to the UK and Scottish governments and to the European Commission.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Developing and implementing strategies to influence the Scottish Government and public sector in order to drive business growth. Activities included media engagement, thought leadership, events, senior stakeholder management and developing communications strategies with existing business partners.

All aspects of running a small charity overseas. Complete responsibility for leadership, management and safety of four major expeditions in Chilean Patagonia, each involving 170+ volunteer staff and youth volunteers. Developed annual programme of around 20 environment, community and adventure projects, liaised with project partners and UK colleagues, trained and managed 40+ staff per expedition.

Advised main board on strategy to reposition the image of this major UK institution in Scotland. Steered the business through the transfer of fish farm planning powers to local authorities. Implemented successful PR and public affairs campaign to influence politicians and others during passage of Scotland Bill. Company spokesman. Developed national coastal community award scheme.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Freelance broadcaster for BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 4 specialising in land use issues, travel, the outdoors and the environment. Feature and news articles published in The Scotsman and The Herald. Sub-editor at The Scotsman. PR consultant to The Woodland Trust and Napiers the Herbalists.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wide ranging press office duties (for what was then Scottish Natural Heritage) including dealing with global media event following the sinking of the oil tanker MV Braer off Shetland.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Completed DC Thomson journalist training scheme. Reporter and sub-editor at the Courier, Dundee and the Sunday Post, Glasgow.

Ble (Hons), Land Economy

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