Arthian Spotlight: Darren Houston
23rd July 2025
Our Arthian Spotlight series showcases our technical experts around the UK. This week, we are spotlighting a new member of the team, Darren Houston, Principal Environmental Consultant. Based in the Scottish highlands, Darren brings habitat management skills and experience to add to Arthian’s already extensive environmental services.
Learn more about Darren below:
With a practical understanding of agricultural landscapes, Darren has worked closely with farmers and landowners for many years. From 2018 to 2021, he was an EFS Environmental Consultant, delivering environmental farm plans across a wide range of landholdings. He has since trained with NatureScot through the Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS), advising Scottish farmers and crofters on habitat management, particularly species-rich grassland.
As a trained ecologist, Darren has led large scale habitat restoration projects across Northern Ireland and Scotland, covering peatlands, woodlands, rivers, and grasslands. He brings strong species knowledge and extensive surveying experience, including Phase 1 habitat mapping, bird, botanical and invertebrate surveys.
In conversation with Darren:
Your favourite type of project to work on
From a farming background in Northern Ireland I love working with all types of farmers and landowners, across Northern Ireland and Scotland. This enables me to offer advice on what works best for nature and their farm businesses. As a specialist in peatland, I take great pride in restoring these amazing upland habitats.
Your thoughts on joining the Arthian team
Very excited to bring my habitat and agriculture experience to help Artian expand its service. I have instantly felt part of the team and have had a very warm welcome from all of my new colleagues.
How can we help?
