“If, before the week, you’d told me that a 16yr old girl from Dundee, measuring 4’10’’ would have coached me into understanding my life values and sense of purpose, I would have said you were mad. But it happened!”

- Columban Graduate

associate facilitators

Columba 1400 draws on the valuable expertise of skilled individuals to add to the Columban experience.

Marie Laidig
Director, Rieccomi

Graeme Finnie

John White
Director, Whitewave

Sandy Gray
Former Inspector - Northern Constabulary

Rod Liddon

1940 - 2005

On April 15th 2005 our long time supporter, instructor and dear, dear friend, Rod Liddon, passed away at home with his family after some months of suffering. Rod has been a powerful part of Columba 1400 for  many years.  We have had the privilege of working closely with him and we feel the loss keenly. Rod’s integrity, clarity of thought and incredible and enduring sense of purpose had a profound impact. He touched the lives of so many people both through his work with Columba 1400 and through his wider role within the community. Rod has contributed more than most are able to in a lifetime, as a distinguished soldier in his earlier life and as a crofter, activist and instructor. He will be sorely missed.

The thoughts and prayers of the Columban team and Board are with Rod’s family.

The many kind emails and letters which poured in from those whose lives Rod had touched are a testament to the effect he had on so many people.