The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Drochaid Research Services Limited

Company SC580297 Active

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Board DNA

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6
directors on the board
6.1y median 6.7y
average tenure
8.7y
longest tenure
3
directors past 6 years
2 vs 2 portfolio
first-time directors
0
also govern a charity
1
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Professional services 15Business services 2Retail and trade 2Utilities 2Construction 1Finance 1Hospitality 1

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

NumberSC580297
StatusActive
TypePrivate Limited Company
Incorporated31/10/2017
AddressWALTER BOWER HOUSE MAIN STREET, GUARDBRIDGE, ST. ANDREWS, KY16 0US
Accounts next due30/04/2027
Accounts last made up31/07/2025

Industry (SIC)

74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

Ownership - persons with significant control (3)

  • St Andrews Innovation Limited
    ownership of shares 75-100%
  • Mr Robert Paul Tooze ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50% right to appoint and remove directors
  • Mr Derek Alexander Watson ceased British
    ownership of shares 25-50% voting rights 25-50% right to appoint and remove directors

Officers (10)

  • Richards, Joseph John Beswarick Director · appointed 2023
  • Dwyer, Catherine Lynn, Dr Director · appointed 2023
  • Whyte, Derick Blair Director · appointed 2021
  • Prest, David William Director · appointed 2018
  • Macdonald, William Alasdair, Dr Director · appointed 2018
  • Watson, Derek Alexander Director · appointed 2017
  • Gettinby, Michael John Former Secretary · appointed 2024 · resigned 2026
  • Dench, Grant, Dr. Former Director · appointed 2021 · resigned 2022
  • Sellens, Rowena Jane Former Director · appointed 2018 · resigned 2022
  • Tooze, Robert Paul Former Director · appointed 2017 · resigned 2021

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