Student's vision for Scotland's future transport takes shape

When Munro Stevenson enrolled on the HND Supply Chain Management programme at City of Glasgow College, he brought with him a lifelong fascination with transport. During his studies, that interest evolved into AdhairAlba, an organisation exploring how innovative transport solutions could improve connectivity for communities across Scotland and beyond.

Now progressing to a BA in International Business, Munro is developing AdhairAlba to explore new approaches to aviation, maritime and land transport. The organisation aims to create services that are more affordable, reliable and sustainable while ensuring communities remain connected.

Munro's interest in transport began long before College. With family ties to the Isle of Harris, he saw first-hand the vital role transport plays in everyday life for island communities. From accessing healthcare and education to travelling for work or visiting family, reliable transport is far more than a convenience, it is essential.

After leaving school, Munro worked before embarking on a period of solo travel. Following a serious illness while overseas, he returned home determined to build a career in an industry he had always been fascinated by.

That determination led him to City of Glasgow College.

Studying Supply Chain Management gave Munro a broader understanding of logistics, infrastructure and the challenges facing transport networks. His learning encouraged him to look beyond aviation and consider how supply chains, sustainability and public services are interconnected. It was during this time that the ideas behind AdhairAlba began to take shape.

Alan McCorkindale, Munro's former lecturer in Supply Chain Management at City of Glasgow College, said: "Munro is a driven, resilient and forward-thinking student whose passion for transport has been matched by a genuine commitment to improving communities. Throughout his HND Supply Chain Management studies at City of Glasgow College, he consistently demonstrated curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurial ambition. It has been a pleasure to support him in developing his ideas, and we're proud to see how he continues to develop them."

Today, AdhairAlba is exploring how emerging technologies, including next-generation sea gliders and other low-emission transport solutions, could help improve connectivity across the Highlands and Islands. Alongside developing new transport concepts, the organisation aims to provide consultancy services to help governments, transport operators and communities design more effective public transport systems.

For Munro, innovation is only part of the solution. His focus is on creating transport systems that open up opportunities, support local economies and ensure communities remain connected.

Through AdhairAlba, Munro has built relationships with transport specialists, innovators and campaigners, gaining valuable experience beyond the classroom. He credits City of Glasgow College with helping him develop the knowledge, confidence and commercial understanding needed to progress his ideas.

As AdhairAlba continues to develop, Munro remains guided by one principle:

"Public transport is a right, not a privilege."