Don Esson

Don enjoyed a career in education and has worked across the Highlands. He began his career at Dingwall Academy as a teacher of history. For the last 12 years, he was a senior leader for The Highland Council, latterly Area Education and Learning Manager. His previous remits included strategic leadership of education in the West Area, quality improvement, equality and diversity and young carers.  He has a lifelong interest in Scotland’s history, music, arts, and languages. This includes a personal interest in supporting Gaelic education, music and culture.  Don very much welcomes the opportunity of supporting our children and young people in this new capacity.

Appointed December 2023