Dingwall Munro Sawmills engineer takes a bow after nearly 40 years
One of the Highlands’ most respected engineers, Callum Campbell, has retired from Munro Sawmills after an extraordinary career spanning nearly 40 years.
Joining the Dingwall-based sawmill in the mid-1980s, Callum quickly became a cornerstone of the business — not just as a skilled and innovative engineer, but as someone whose work ethic, loyalty, and commitment helped shape Munro Sawmills into the business it is today.
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From his very first day on the job, Callum poured his energy into the mill. Over the decades, he played an instrumental role in the design, development, and evolution of the site’s operations — building systems from the ground up and continuously finding ways to improve and refine the production process. His exceptional knowledge of the machinery, combined with his instinctive problem-solving skills, made him truly indispensable.
The entire Blake family — along with everyone at Munro Sawmills — extends their deepest gratitude to Callum for his dedication, his loyalty, and his unwavering commitment to the success of the business.
Phil Blake, who hired Callum all those years ago and worked alongside him every step of the way, said:
“Callum has been one of the most important people in the recent history of this company. From the start, he had a natural knack for engineering, but more than that, he had a calmness and reliability that everyone respected. We couldn’t have built Munro Sawmills the way it is today without him. I’ve had the privilege of working with him for nearly 40 years — and it’s been an absolute pleasure.”
Everyone at Munro Sawmills wishes Callum a happy, healthy, and well-earned retirement.
