Priscilla graduated in Anthropology and Sociology from Durham University and as a mature student returned to university to undertake a Diploma in Land Economy at Aberdeen. She subsequently qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and between her two degrees married the owner of Drummuir Estate in Moray where her academic studies informed her life and work. The Estate is an integrated land holding that includes a home farm, tenanted farms, a Victorian Gothic Castle, let residential properties, forestry, moorland and a windfarm; the focus of her work was on policy development and external relations.
In around 2000, in the lead up to Land Reform, Priscilla was instrumental in the formation of ‘Drummuir 21’ an environmental charity that encourages involvement of all ages and abilities to work on sustainable development in the area and has particularly encouraged access for all.
Priscila has served on several forestry and land related groups and from 2010 to 2014 chaired the Moray LEADER Local Action Group Panel. She is currently Chair of both the Andrew Raven Trust, a charity based at Ardtornish on Morvern and of Drummuir 21.
