Meet Our Guides

Photo of Stef Lauer

Stef is based in the Cairngorms and regularly guides our range of rewilding experiences. Stef also manages our team of guides and trainers and develops our innovative programme of rewilding training.

Stef Lauer Rewilding Training Lead and Guide

Photo of Dougie Brunton

Dougie grew up on the Isle of Mull surrounded by wildlife including reintroduced white-tailed  sea eagles. He then studied Ecology and has worked in nature reserves in both Scotland and Kenya. As well as wildlife guiding, he is an ornithologist monitoring birds across the Highlands and Islands. Talk to him about birds, butterflies and beavers!

Dougie Brunton Guide

Photo of Jack Ward

Jack guides our Rewilding Journeys in the Cairngorms. He has worked as a professional wildlife guide, an ecologist, a wildlife ranger and a deer stalker, specialising in deer management for ecological restoration. 

Jack Ward Guide

Photo of Malcolm O'Reilly

Malcolm guides our Rewilding Journeys in the Cairngorms. Following his study of zoology, Malcolm has worked in adventure and wildlife tourism for over 20 years and loves leading and educating in wild places.

Malcolm O'Reilly Guide