Francis brings a wealth of experience to his role as the Judge of the Pro class.  Originally from Peterhead Scotland.  Francis comes from very strong Scottish backgrounds, on his mothers side of the family which are the McLemans that can be traced back centuries. Francis is in fact the 22^nd generation great grandson of Edward the Bruce King of Ireland, Edwards brother was the more well known Robert the Bruce King of Scotland.  

Francis now resides in San Clemente CA. Francis was a top highland games athlete for many years and has travelled all over the World. He was a seven times World Caber Champion, former SGA World Highland games Champion, former World record  in the 28lb and 56lb weight for distance as well as overall Scottish Champion. Since retiring from the sport Francis has spent every spare moment in building the IHGF – International Highland Games Federation which was first founded in 2001 which sanction World and National Championship world wide .