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About Drummard

Steady advice for businesses going through change

We help founders and leadership teams make better decisions, solve hard problems and move forward with real confidence.

Meet the founder

Built on practical advice from senior people

Fraser Kinloch, founder and principal consultant, at his laptop

Fraser Kinloch founded Drummard in 2014 to give growing businesses experienced strategic support without the cost and layers of a large consultancy.

We work side by side with leadership teams to understand what is really going on inside the business, find the opportunities that matter most and turn those insights into practical action.

Fraser Kinloch

Founder & Principal Consultant

75+

Projects completed

12+

Years combined experience

30+

Industries supported

92%

Client referral rate

How we think

Good advice should make running a business simpler, not harder

Focus over volume 01

We concentrate on the handful of decisions that will make the biggest difference.

Action over theory 02

Every recommendation comes with a clear next step, an owner and a date.

With you, not at you 03

The best answers are shaped with your team, not handed down to them.

Our expertise

The calls that shape your business

Strategy & Planning

Set your direction, priorities and a plan for the years ahead.

Growth Advisory

Find the right opportunities and build a steadier route to growth.

Operations

Simplify processes, clear the bottlenecks and lift performance.

Financial Strategy

Make stronger decisions through better forecasting and financial clarity.

Two Drummard consultants leading a workshop with a client team
The Drummard team together in the office

What to expect

A small, senior team working alongside yours

You deal with senior consultants from the first call to the final review. No junior hand-offs, no layers and no off-the-shelf playbooks.

Direct access to senior people

Plain-English updates every week

Fixed fees, agreed up front

Advice that fits your business and budget

Client feedback

Trusted when the stakes are high

Kelvane

22 Sep 2026

“Drummard gave us the clarity we were missing. The plan was practical, focused and useful to our board from the first week.”

Euan Forsyth, CEO of Kelvane

Euan Forsyth

CEO, Kelvane

Brackenlow

14 Oct 2026

“Straight-talking, well prepared and focused on the few things that really mattered.”

Neil Haddow

Founder, Brackenlow

Strathlume

22 Sep 2026

“Fraser saw quickly where we were stuck and helped us put our energy into the changes that would make the biggest difference.”

Kirsten Moir, COO of Strathlume

Kirsten Moir

COO, Strathlume

Frequently asked questions

A few things you might want to ask

Still have questions?

Talk directly to Fraser, our founder, about your business, your challenges and what help might make sense.

What types of businesses do you work with?

Mostly owner-managed and investor-backed firms across Scotland with 20 to 250 staff, facing strategic, operational or growth questions.

What does an engagement usually look like?

Each one is shaped to the business, but most start with a two-week discovery, followed by a clear strategy and practical recommendations.

How long does a typical project take?

Most projects run for four to twelve weeks, depending on the scope and how complex it is.

Do you help with implementation too?

Yes. Some clients want a clear plan to run with; others want us alongside them for a few months while it is delivered.

How much does consulting cost?

Most projects are agreed at a fixed fee, typically £8,000 to £30,000 plus VAT. After a first conversation we recommend the right scope.

How do we get started?

Call us on 0131 496 0815 or book a free introductory call and tell us what you’re working through. We’ll be honest about whether we’re the right fit.