Ryan’s role is assisting with the creation of a community archive as part of the 100 Years of Community Ownership project.

Ryan has spent the last four years researching the Gaelic concept dùthchas and its connection to community landownership in Scotland. He has also facilitated training sessions highlighting the relevance of the Gaelic language to people working within the environmental sector, as well as working as an outdoor educator teaching children and young people a variety of heritage skills.