Our People

Sarah Forfar

Senior Rural Surveyor

Sarah is based in our Inverness office and is involved in all aspects of estate management, valuation and professional work across Inverness and Aberdeenshire.

Jayne Browning

Property Manager

Jayne is a diligent Property Manager who takes responsibility for a range of routine estate management matters. Jayne is organised and her attention to detail means that tasks are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.

Maxine McCourt

Senior Administrative Assistant, Rural

Maxine is an administrative assistant within our rural department.

Matthew Alexander

Partner, Rural

An approachable, yet driven rural agent, Matthew provides well-researched and in-depth advice to his clients on the purchase and sale of rural and agricultural property.

Jo Coxon

Property Manager

With over 20 years experience in property management, Jo’s enthusiasm and knowledge of her clients portfolios are a real asset to her team.

Tom Baker

Management Accountant

Tom joined Bidwells as an 18-year-old apprentice and quickly established himself as a standout talent, and making client satisfaction his priority.

James Newcombe

Senior Surveyor, Investment and Property Management

James is responsible for the management of Jesus College’s property portfolio, and the property and asset management for numerous private clients whose properties range from veterinary surgeries in London to industrial units in the Midlands.

Louise Foster

Property and Accounts Administrator

Louise has over 15 years' experience of property management, managing residential property investment portfolios on behalf of institutional investors. She is accredited to IOSH and ARLA.

Alastair Campbell

Partner, Rural

Working in some of the UK’s most stunning locations and with a diverse client base, Alastair has breadth of experience.

Ralph Peters

Head of Rural, Scotland

A firm but fair approach has earned Ralph the enviable reputation as the ‘go to’ expert on rural property issues.

Dani Kilsby-Steele

Partner, Rural

Dani brings energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work within our Rural Private Estates team.

Niamh Crawford

Property Manager

Niamh is an experienced property manager in our Private Estates team, based in Cambridge.

Callum Staveley-Smith

Senior Surveyor, Investment and Property Management

Callum thrives on variety. No two days are the same, and that’s exactly how he likes it. Whether he's out on-site, meeting clients, or tackling complex property management challenges, he’s always learning, always evolving.

Claire Russell

Partner, Rural

As a Registered Valuer, Claire has completed valuations for a wide variety of private sector, corporate and institutional clients.

Clive Meikle

Partner, Head of Grid & Infrastructure

Clive is a Chartered Surveyor with a broad experience gained in local and central government, private practice and the development industry throughout Scotland.