Engaging and dynamic presenter with world class expertise, proven partnerships with luxury clients and Royalty, and a passion for crafting timeless experiences with personalisation and excellence at their heart. Trusted, highly flexible, organised and adept at customising approach and style to the audience. Customer first, always.

Simon has a degree in Geography from Glasgow University and received the Bartholomew Award.

His areas of expertise include:

Drinks of the world - whisky, rum, tequila, country specific drinks and culture, history of the tea ceremony
Geology - volcanoes, glaciers, coastal features, mountains and canyons
Remote islands
Polynesian navigation
Watersport’s - surfing, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding
Hawaiian shirts - history and collectability
The high life - exquisite tastes, lifestyles and experiences
Drumming, rhythm and drums in culture
Artificial Intelligence - the reality, risks and opportunities
The life and works of Robert Burns
Life below deck aboard a cruise ship

Simon is also owner of Simply Whisky (www.simplywhisky.com), a global whisky brand, a connoisseur, entertainer and judge for the World Whiskies Awards. He has performed at Ewan McGregor’s 'Not Another Burns Night' in London, explained the art of judging whisky to talk show legend Larry King in LA and hosted private events for H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. His clients, amongst others, include Cartier, the British Royal Air Force, Formula 1 drivers, Burberry and American Express Centurion. Beyond whisky Simon is an expert in drinks of the world and his first book comes out via Melville House Publishing, New York in late 2025.

In addition to lecturing on the Pacific route he has further experience including Far East / Arctic and round Britain. Additionally, Simon has lived and worked overseas including Qatar, Jordan, Australia and the US. He currently sells his products and services in the UK, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan.

1. Drinks of the world
2. Geology - volcanoes, glaciers, coastal features, mountains, canyons
3. Remote islands
4. Polynesian navigation
5. Watersport’s
6. Hawaiian shirts
7. The high life - exquisite tastes and experiences
8. Drumming and rhythm in culture
9. Artificial Intelligence
10. Work of Robert Burns