Director of Leisure & Culture Dundee appointed

Scott Urquhart has been appointed as Director of Leisure and Culture and Managing Director, Leisure & Culture Dundee by Dundee City Council. Scott will take up his new role in the coming weeks.

He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Head of Leisure, Sport and Physical Activity Services at Leisure & Culture Dundee and previously as Head of Operations at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.

Leisure & Culture Dundee operates Libraries, Cultural and Sports facilities across the city including The McManus, Caird Hall, Olympia, Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Mills Observatory, Broughty Castle Museum, Dundee Ice Arena and RPC Dundee on behalf of Dundee City Council. It also manages Dundee's UNESCO City of Design designation and delivers high-quality learning experiences for Dundonians and visitors to the city.

Scott Urquhart said: “I am extremely proud to be appointed to this role and to have the opportunity to lead Leisure & Culture Dundee into its next chapter.”

“Our libraries, cultural, leisure and sport services make a real difference to people and communities across Dundee. I look forward to working with our talented staff, partners and communities to build on what we do well, respond to the challenges ahead and ensure our services continue to improve lives across the city.”

Councillor Mark Flynn, Leader of Dundee City Council, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Scott to this role. In Dundee our leisure and culture facilities play a vital role in our communities, schools and everyday life and I'm sure Scott's experience will be a real asset as we look to deliver the best services for our citizens."

Chief Executive of Dundee City Council Greg Colgan said: "Scott has a wealth of experience across the leisure and culture sector, and I'm sure this will equip him well for the role. I look forward to working with Scott as we look to continue to improve outcomes for people across the city through our leisure, sport, libraries and culture services."

Sue Moody, Chair of Leisure & Culture Dundee, said: "Following a rigorous recruitment process, I am delighted that Scott has been appointed as Managing Director of Leisure & Culture Dundee.

"Scott has made a significant contribution to the organisation through his leadership of our leisure, sport and physical activity services, helping to support the health and wellbeing of communities across Dundee.

"I am confident that he has the leadership, vision and commitment to build on our successes and lead Leisure & Culture Dundee into its next chapter, ensuring we continue to improve lives and make a positive difference to people across the city."