Calum's passion for the weather was initially ignited at a very young age when he experienced his first memorable snowfall in Fort William and was amazed by the way it transformed the landscape and his immediate surroundings. He would also gaze up to Ben Nevis from his bedroom window, totally absorbed by its ever-changing weather conditions. This passion led to Calum leaving his homeland and moving south to the University of Reading where he studied Meteorology.
He graduated with a BSc in Meteorology in 2010 and did Work Experience for MWIS (Mountain Weather Information Service) in 2011. He then moved back down south to sunny Devon to work for the Met Office for 5 years.
Calum resumed working for MWIS in the summer of 2017 and is now one of the principal forecasters. In the past couple of years, he also realised a lifelong dream when he became a regular face on BBC Scotland TV weather reports, sharing his weather expertise and enthusiasm with the nation.
In his spare time, Calum plays the bagpipes and the button box accordion and has started to learn a few Gaelic songs too! He also likes to play golf where he is exposed to all elements of the weather as well as playing tennis when the opportunity arises. He also tries as much as possible to get out onto the hills; especially around his own local Lochaber area when it is in its full winter coat!
I am unable to find his regular broadcasts. I could be a member of his fan club! And note: he DOES play the bagpipes.
Jack