Brian (AKA The Highland Celebrant) has served as a Wedding Toastmaster/MC for well over 1000 wedding ceremonies across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. He is a highly skilled public speaker and has a gift for Robert Burns recitals. He has an impressive Master of Ceremonies CV.

He takes great joy and pride in witnessing the freedom a Humanist Ceremony gives his clients, making the occasion even more memorable for the newlyweds, family and guests. He is passionate about creating and delivering dignified and meaningful funeral ceremonies too. In 2021, Brian became a Humanist Celebrant with the Fuze Foundation and Fuze Ceremonies. Delivering his first ever legal wedding ceremony in September 2020.

When not delivering weddings, vow renewals, or baby naming and funeral services, Brian and his wife Val like to take exotic Cruise Ship holidays.

Brian's main working life was in the military, with a staggering 42+ years service to the country. At age 40, he took some time out from the military, ran a pub for a spell and worked in the Chamber of Commerce, Dundee, as a manager delivering learning & development to clients in a variety of age groups. He also spent three years working for Local Government, as Team Leader of an Anti-Social Behaviour Team. He returned to full-time military service in 2010 and fully retired from the army in July 2023.

These past experiences and life skills have helped him develop his consulting, listening, and toned communication skills, ensuring that he always listens to his clients & guides them in aspiring to create a unique, special, unforgettable, dignified ceremony touched with fun, witty banter and true personality.

For the years 2027 and 2028, Brian will travel from his home in Scone to conduct your ceremony anywhere in Scotland, and he means anywhere! For the year 2029 and beyond, Brian will reduce his "area of operations" to conduct ceremonies a wee bit closer to his home in Scone. He is not totally ruling out all of Scotland but only if agreed upon via a consultation before you commit to booking. Please be aware, however, that this may involve additional fuel, accommodation and/ or travel costs. Just ask.