Ray Scott

Caretaker

Ray Scott trained as painter and decorator from the age of 16 during a four year apprenticeship. He then went on to paint lighthouses, stately homes, council houses and over the years became skilled in carpentry. Ray also has 7 years’ experience working as a coal miner. Ray continues to work as a painter/decorator while working to keep everything running smoothly at the Trust. He repairs breaks, paints the building and supervises external contractors and cleaners that work at the Trust. Ray loves working in construction and maintenance; he sees it as a hobby rather than a job. Other hobbies of Ray’s include canoeing, cycling and picnics.