Meet the Team

Meet the Ardkinglas Team

David Sumsion, owner.

David has his own Architectural practice , Arbour Architect  but also makes time to provide daily input into the running of the Estate. He has lived in Ardkinglas House with his family since taking over the Estate, following the death of his uncle Johnny Noble in 2002.

Estate Office:

From the left:

Accounts - Charlotte Wallen

Charlotte has worked for the Estate since 2020 and lives locally with her family.                               

Estate Manager - Virginia Sumsion

Virginia Sumsion is the sister of the owner of the Estate, David Sumsion and joined the team in 2021. She has previously worked as  marketing Manager for Loch Fyne Oysters and is closely involved with the regional food group, Food from Argyll.  She is also a Trustee of the SJNoble Trust.

Administrator & Events Co-ordinator - Kelly Robson 

Kelly has worked for the Estate since 2016 and lives locally with her family.

Woodland Gardener Steven Williams, has been working on the Estate since 2006.  He looks after, maintains and develops the Woodland Garden and takes great pride in it. 

 

The Woodland Garden - Kiosk team 

Tracey and June both work at our kiosk at the entrance to the Woodland Garden during the summer months. They both live locally and have a wealth of knowledge to share.

June also helps with our House tours and Tracey with the Butlers Quarters.