Michael founded North Hill Gardens in 2008, building it into a practice grounded in creative problem-solving, collaboration, and a passion for environmental sustainability. As Principal Landscape Architect, Michael believes that every challenge has a smart solution and works to bring out the best in his team’s creative thinking.

Deeply committed to a healthier environment, Michael focuses on reintroducing native plants into British gardens and implementing solutions that reduce carbon footprints. His leadership at North Hill Gardens reflects a “big picture” approach, supporting the team while nurturing the firm’s ethos of collaborative design. Over the years, he has brought together a talented group of individuals who share his vision for creating thoughtful, impactful landscapes.

In addition to his professional work, Michael serves as an active Board Member of the Landscape Institute’s Scotland Branch, where he contributes to advancing the profession.

Beyond landscape architecture, Michael has pursued photography as a second field of study and enjoys a range of active pursuits. He is a regular at the Glasgow Climbing Centre and he often surfs at Dunbar. Michael once played drums with a local funk-jazz band, and he now spends his free time restoring classic motorbikes.

Michael lives by the widely quoted words of Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."