Karen Keil: Drumbrae / Gyle

Karen Keil:

• Was born and raised in Edinburgh, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a BD in 1982.
• Worked for the Church of Scotland Counselling Service at Simpson House in Queen Street as an administrator and counsellor.
• Subsequently worked for development charity Christian Aid for nearly 20 years.
  
• Is married to Church of Scotland minister Rev. Alistair Keil, parish minister in Clermiston in Edinburgh since 1989.
• Has been chairperson of the Clermiston and Drumbrae Gala for the past 14 years.
• Is currently Vice Chair of both Drumbrae Community Council and the Munro Centre Management Committee.
• Is mother to two teenage daughters, both educated at Drumbrae Primary School and Craigmount High School.
• Is sadly addicted to Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor.