Barrie cunning, Managing Director

Prior to establishing Pentland, Barrie worked in communications in London and stood as a Labour candidate for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency. An effective communicator, Barrie has a thorough understanding of property and planning communications and has an extensive network of political contacts at devolved, national and local levels across the UK. barriecunning@pentlandcomms.co.uk.

OWEN THOMPSON, Associate

A distinguished career in politics spanning two decades serving as the former Member of Parliament for Midlothian and as the Chief Whip of the SNP Westminster Group, Owen brings an unrivalled depth of political understanding and reach at both a national and local level having served as the leader of Midlothian Council prior to being elected to Westminster.

Owen comes with a vast network that is across the political spectrum at both a national and local level and has a thorough understanding of planning and planning related issues.

Stewart McDonald, ASSOCIATE

Stewart is the Founding Director of Regent Park Strategies and lives in Glasgow. After almost a decade as a senior frontline politician, serving as an MP in the UK Parliament, Stewart founded the company in 2024. He aims to use his skills, unique insight and experience to help his clients navigate today's increasingly complex world and achieve success.​

MAURICE CORRY, ASSOCIATE

Elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2010 to represent the West Scotland regional list, Maurice served as the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party's deputy spokesperson for veterans. Prior to being elected to the Scottish Parliament, Maurice served as a councillor for Argyll and Bute representing the Lomond North ward.

A thorough understanding of the planning system and after a decade of being in front line politics, Maurice brings an extensive network of political contacts throughout local and national government in Scotland.

FIONA WOOD, DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Fiona is a design specialist with over 20 years of experience working in both the agency and in-house design departments in the private and public sector and also runs her own business. Fiona is a calm and level-headed individual, she listens carefully with patience and can engage at
all levels. A valued, reliable and experienced associate and collaborator. Fiona can help solve your design problems and come up with creative solutions.