Meet the team - Mhairi Mackay

Its our last day in the UK which means we are introducing our last team member Mhairi! 

Name?

Mhairi Mackay

Where are you from?

I'm from Dalkeith in Midlothian which is a small county in Scotland! 

What do you do in Guiding?

I'm the Leader in charge with the 8th Penicuik Brownies, who are all super excited about me going to Ghana! I'm also a Peer Educator and about to be the Lead Volunteer for Peer Education which is an amazing role that I'm super proud to take on!

What's your favourite Guiding memory?

I have loads of amazing memories thanks to Guiding- and I'm pretty sure Ghana will be one to add to the list! I was lucky enough to go on the maiden journey of the Tall Ships Centenary race in 2010, which was an amazing opportunity and was my first proper adventure with Guiding. I also think doing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh recently with Girlguiding has to be one of my favourite moments, as I really pushed myself to my extremes, while being surrounded by an amazing group of women. Completing the challenge was one of those "mountain top" (quite literally) moments that I'll never forget.

Hardest thing you've done?

Apart from my Gold Duke of Edinburgh, I would say the hardest thing I've done is living abroad for a year. Not only was it hard living in a foreign country and being immersed in the language, it was hard being apart from friends and family. Although it was hard at first, its become something I'm really proud I've accomplished and makes me value other cultures and my own!

Fun fact not many people know?

(After consulting with my team apparently these two top facts are tied) Once upon a time, I had a radio show - which is still discoverable online somewhere... - where I played cheesy and guilty songs. I also hitchiked to Paris from Edinburgh in 22 hours, using no money of my own!

Favourite thing that begins with a G?

Grumble. Apparently a group of pugs is called a grumble. And I like pugs. Alot.

What are you most excited for on project?

I'm really excited to meet women from Ghana and share experiences with them. I'm looking forward to making instant friendships, which is all too common within Guiding. I'm excited to spend every day with my amazing team, getting to know them better each day, and forming the strongest friendships. Also the food. Mostly the food. Feed me.

GOLD Love

XOXO