Ann Gloag | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Heron Souter 10 December 1942 Perth, Scotland |
| Education | Perth High School |
| Known for | Co-founder, Stagecoach Group |
| Spouse(s) | Robin Gloag (divorced) David McCleary (m. 1990) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Sir Brian Souter (brother) |
| Website | The Gloag Foundation |
Ann Heron Gloag DBE (née Souter; born 10 December 1942)[1] is a Scottish businesswoman, activist, and charity campaigner. She is co-founder of the transport company Stagecoach Group.
According to The Sunday Times Rich List in 2024, Gloag and her brother, Sir Brian Souter, are worth £815 million, an increase of £35 million from the previous year.[2]
In 2023, Gloag put Beaufort Castle, her Category A listed residence in the Scottish Highlands, up for sale at £7.5 million. Located near Kiltarlity, 13 miles west of Inverness, the castle was originally built in the 12th century and then rebuilt in 1880. Gloag purchased the historic estate, which includes a 26-bedroom principal property, a chapel, six residential cottages and 127 acres of land, in 1994 for approximately £1.5 million.[3]
- ^ Sleeman, Elizabeth (2001). The International Who's Who of Women 2002. Psychology Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-1-85743-122-3.
- ^ Times, The Sunday. "Rich List 2024". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Roy, Cameron (19 June 2023). "Stagecoach co-founder Dame Ann Gloag puts her £7.5m Highland castle up for sale". Press and Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2025.