Meet the Team
We're lucky to have a fantastic team here at Deveronside, from knowledgable ghillies to our wonderful housekeeping team! Get to know everyone below...
Carl Malpass
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Carl joined our team at the start of 2023. He accompanies guests throughout their stay at Waterside Lodge as well as seeing other visiting anglers on the rotation.
GHILLIE
Alastair King
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Alastair joined our team at the start of the 2025 season after Harvey Grant's retirement in October. Alastair is based at Lower Netherdale where he has been fishing with his family for over 30 years! We are delighted to have him join our team and he is looking forward to meeting all our guests this year!
GHILLIE
Jim Cruickshank
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Jim caught his first salmon as a 10 year old on the Carnousie beat so when the opportunity arose to buy the beat in 2007 the heart won over the head! Jim now takes much joy from being at the river both fishing himself and spending time with guests.
OWNER
Irene, Moira & Jeanette
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Moira and Jeanette (middle and right) have been part of the team for well over a decade and are key members of our team. They can be found on changeover days beavering away to prepare for new guests’ arrivals!
Irene (left) sadly passed away in April 2025 and is sorely missed.
THE HOUSEKEEPING TEAM
Sarah Cruickshank
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Sarah moved back home to Aberdeenshire to work with her father and manage Deveronside Fishings & Lodges in 2016. Her favourite part of the job is meeting the guests who come to visit… and having a cast when time allows!