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Gavin Barr is currently the Economic Development Manager at Orkney Islands Council, a position held since December 2023. Previously, Gavin held multiple roles at Aquatera Ltd, including Environmental Consultant and Managing Director from August 2021 to December 2023. Gavin's extensive experience in public service includes serving as Executive Director at Orkney Islands Council from August 2007 to July 2021, where responsibilities encompassed public finance and a diverse portfolio of services such as economic development, environmental health, and transportation. Gavin also served as Planning Manager and Senior Planner at GVA Grimley Limited. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from Heriot-Watt University and a BSc Honors in Geography from the University of Glasgow.