Born in Edinburgh, Peter moved to the Island of Bute as a young child where he was brought up and educated, and has remained in this rural community for most of his life, apart from a brief spell while studying at the University of Paisley where he received a BA (hons) in Business and Management.

Councillor for the Kintyre and the Islands ward of Argyll and Bute Council. Policy Lead for Economic Growth. 2015 general election candidate.  Served as a campaign captain for Argyll & Bute  on behalf of Boris Johnson during the 2019 Conservative Leadership election.

Andrew Vennard - Councillor for the Oban North and Lorn ward of Argyll & Bute Council.