We have a diverse range of staff with expertise in various ‘fields’. They come from different backgrounds and geographical locations. Our staff at McCrae & McCrae Ltd are outgoing and lively both in terms of business and being sociable.
Rod McCrae (BLE, MRICS) Managing Director
Rod along with his father Ewan were the Founders and Proprietors of McCrae & McCrae 23 years ago. The firm has recently been converted into a Limited Company. Rod previously worked for United Auctions, but in 1985 decided to set up his own company. Rod oversees the overall running of McCrae & McCrae Ltd, whilst also conducting surveys & valuations, negotiating development option agreements, carrying out compensation work and marketing farms, country houses, farm steading conversions and newbuild plots.
Rod played for Dunfermline, Perthshire and Edinburgh Accies Rugby Clubs, whilst also representing North and Midlands Senior District Side (now a professional standard). He is currently undergoing a gruelling fitness regime with the intention of making a comeback in the World over 50’s rugby tournament!
Rod currently lives at Crammond, on the edge of Edinburgh.
Keir Doe (BLE (Hons), MRTPI)
Keir joined the firm on a full time basis in 2004 although worked part time at McCrae & McCrae for the previous 5 years during which time he studied Land Economy at Aberdeen University and successfully attained a joint degree in Rural Survey and Planning. Subsequently he has qualified as a Chartered Town Planner. Keir specialises in Planning, Development and Farm & House Sales. Keir operates out of the Perth and Dunfermline Offices.
Keir is currently living in Perth and plays rugby for Perthshire 1st XV and cricket for the acclaimed Rossie Priory Reserve X1. Other interests include golfing (member at Blairgowrie), shooting and fly fishing.
Lorna Kennedy
Lorna is McCrae & McCrae Ltd’s consultant solicitor. She trained at Aberdeen University and has spent most of her career practising law in Edinburgh.
Adele Ellis (Associate, Property and Office Manager)
Adele joined McCrae and McCrae 5 years ago. She heads the Estate Agent Department and is responsible for directing the sales of houses, development sites and farms from inspection to conclusion as well as handling house rentals.
Adele currently lives in Auchtermuchty and is a keen horse rider.
Lawson Doe (HND Agric)
Lawson specialises in Compensation claims, land rentals and steading development work. He has farmed at Muirhouses Farm, Errol, for many years (where he lives). He is currently president of Perthshire Rugby Club having been, like Rod, a past captain.
Lawson is Keir’s father thus completing a family double at McCrae & McCrae.
Mark Thomson (Agricultural Consultant)
Mark joined our company five years ago. He deals with compensation claims, wind turbines and agricultural matters within the company on a part time basis, as well as running the family farm with his parents at Tillyrie, near Kinross. He is a keen rugby player, and has returned to play for Kinross RFC after playing at a high standard for Edinburgh Wanderers, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and North & Midlands Senior District. He still tries to get the occasional game when he has the time as well as refereeing.
Evelyn Keddie (Accounts & Admin)
Evelyn has been with the company for 12 years and is responsible for the company’s accounts and admin.
She is an enthusiastic hill walker and can often be found walking in the Scottish hills. Other interests include badminton and reading.
Gregor Newton (Perth Office)
Gregor mans the Perth Office with assistance from his father Ken. Gregor is a talented squash player and has represented his country on numerous occasions.
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