Allison has lived in Shetland all of her adult life, and calls Vidlin in the north mainland her home. Married with three children, two cats and a horse to look after, she loves a busy home based life. In 2014 Allison left her role as a Team Leader in Shetland Islands Council to pursue her own passions, and now runs a business from home helping small and medium sized businesses with their social media and online business management.