Having Trained in some the UK’s most prestigious 5 star hotels and restaurants, David took the reigns of the kitchen at Darroch Learg in Ballater, Royal Deeside, where he stayed for over 18 years, achieving and maintain 3 AA Rosettes, becoming the longest holder of the award in Scotland. Now a Fellow of the Masterchefs of Great Britain, he is actively involved in the running of the Clachan Grill, also in Royal Deeside where he leads the team, producing classic brasserie dishes with the best of produce from the local producers in the area.