Our Team

Island Leisure Lodges is directed by Steve and Mike, who have both been with the company since its beginnings in 1989 under founder Alan Bell Snr.

Steve and Mike, an architectural technician and skilled joiner by trade respectively, have been shaping the business from day one and continue to guide its development today.

Together, their combined experience and complementary skills have been central to Island Leisure’s reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability.

Our Story

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Steve Millar

Managing Director

Steve first met Island Leisure’s founder, Alan Bell Snr, in 1983 while working together on property development projects. When the recession of 1989 hit, they combined their expertise to establish Island Leisure Lodges.

An architectural technician by training, Steve works closely with Richard to ensure each lodge is thoughtfully designed, practical, and visually appealing. Beyond the drawings, he builds strong, lasting relationships with customers, guiding projects from concept through to completion and beyond.

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Mike Grant

Director

Mike began his career as a labourer for Alan Bell Snr and Pete Cooper, later completing his joinery apprenticeship and an HNC in construction management. In 1988, he and Ian Stewart built the first lodges for the Huntingtower Hotel, marking the start of Island Leisure’s lodge manufacturing journey.

After several years producing lodges on a subcontractor basis, Mike was invited to join Island Leisure as a director in 2001. Today, he oversees the company’s day-to-day operations, working closely with workshop coordinator Conor to manage logistics, the team, and the construction and siting of lodges.

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Richard Guthrie

Architectural Technician

Richard is an experienced architectural technician with over 20 years in the industry, specialising in projects across education, healthcare, and hospitality. He has worked with leading firms in Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, contributing designs that are both innovative and practical.

Skilled in 2D and 3D CAD, Richard combines technical precision with creative problem-solving to produce polished drawings, detailed designs, and proposals that support the successful delivery of every Island Leisure project.

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Lucy Grant

Marketing & Communications Manager

Lucy is a digital marketing and brand specialist with a diploma in digital marketing and experience across various industries, focusing on websites, social media, and copywriting. Raised around the business as the eldest daughter of director Mike Grant, she combines professional expertise with a deep understanding of Island Leisure Lodges’ values and commitment to quality.

With a keen eye for interior design, Lucy curates furnishing packages, creating stylish, turn-key ready lodge interiors.

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Conor Summersgill

Workshop Coordinator

Conor has been with Island Leisure Lodges for over 11 years, starting as a labourer with a background in business and staff management. For the first 8 years, Conor focused on all aspects of site work, developing a strong, hands-on understanding of the construction process while building close relationships with customers.

More recently, Conor’s role has evolved to support Steve and Mike in coordinating the workshop, where he now manages the workshop team and oversees the manufacturing and siting of lodges.

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