Meet the team

1929 The "Growlers" at Central Fire Station, Ingram Street. James Melvin bottom right. In the 1920s/30s there were 3 squads in the station, which housed 3 appliances and a Turntable Ladder. Each squad had its own name and own cap badge. The Growlers had a bulldog on their cap, the Greybacks a stag, and the Canaries had a bird. The officers were called Snowdrops for some reason!

Meet the team

Below are just a few of the people you may meet or need to contact at the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage. Scroll through to find out a bit of information about our staff.

Photograph of Kelly McMeekin, Museum Manager. Kelly is smiling. She has brown hair and is wearing glasses and a yellow top.

Kelly McMeekin

Manager of Museum and Heritage

Kelly has worked for the service for 8 years, she began her journey as the Heritage Development Officer. As a Manager she oversees all aspects of MoSFH. Some of the specifics are:

  • Strategic function for the museum and heritage
  • Collections management
  • Curatorial responsibilities
  • Learning and outreach
  • Fundraising
  • Staff management

Quonya Huff

Visitor Experience Team Leader

Quonya joined the team in 2021. With a background in audience development, she loves working with people and the forward facing role of museums. Her focus is on volunteers and creating a great visitor experience. Some of her responsibilities include:

  • Volunteer programme and management
  • Museum daily operations
  • Retail and merchandise
  • Social media

Rachel Drury

Heritage Outreach and Education Officer

Rachel joined us in 2024 from National Museum Scotland and Carnegie Birthplace Museum. A former secondary teacher, she also has over a decade of museum education experience. Some of her responsibilities include:

  • Education Programme
  • Heritage Outreach Initiatives
  • Community Engagement
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