Meet the Team

Chris Bridgeford

Chairman

Chris was born and educated in Forres. He had to take medical retirement from Bank of Scotland there in 1995.

He was made a Burgess of the Royal Burgh of Forres having served on many committees in the town from the 1980s, including the Community Council.

He was also Secretary and Chief Volunteer of the Friends of the Falconer Museum until around 2010 when his health made him leave public life completely. Chris has now returned, determined to see the museum he loves so much re-opened.

Christiane H Friauf

Trustee

Christiane has supported the Falconer Museum since she moved from Berlin to Forres about 10 years ago, including serving as Chair of the Friends of the Falconer Museum.

She is a historian, editor, and author, her German books focusing on education, culture, and art. For the Friends, she developed the book “Science & Imagination: True Stories from the Falconer Museum”.

She believes that understanding our past is vital to prepare for a good future and that we need museums to help us with that.

Carrie Hughes

Treasurer

Carrie has lived in Forres from the age of nine. After college she worked in Bermuda for ten years returning to Scotland in 2007 with her family. Having been in hospitality since her teens, Carrie opened her own business - Café 1496 - in 2019.

Carrie is very passionate about Forres, its people, its history and the Falconer family, thanks to talks by Heritage Consultant, Helen Avenell.

She hopes the museum reopens soon as an educational site that makes young people proud of their heritage.

Fiona Lockhart

Trustee

Jackie has over 30 years’ experience in human resources and organisational development, having held a number of senior roles, within the public sector, as well as running her own consultancy.

After many years away, Jackie returned to Forres in 2020 quickly rediscovering her love for the town and region.

Now retired, she enjoys volunteering with local organisations and is passionate about playing her part in preserving and celebrating Forres’ unique heritage for everyone in the future.

Michael Rhind

Trustee

Michael is a long-standing community advocate and Burgess of the Royal Burgh of Forres.

Professionally, Michael works at sea in a senior navigation and management role.

For over fifteen years, he has supported the Falconer Museum through volunteering, governance, and public outreach to preserve its collections and strengthen its community role. He is passionate about ensuring the Falconer Museum remains an accessible, engaging, and sustainable resource for current and future generations.

Jackie Stephen

Trustee

Jackie has over 30 years’ experience in human resources and organisational development, having held a number of senior roles, within the public sector, as well as running her own consultancy.

After many years away, Jackie returned to Forres in 2020 quickly rediscovering her love for the town and region.

Now retired, she enjoys volunteering with local organisations and is passionate about playing her part in preserving and celebrating Forres’ unique heritage for everyone in the future.