Born in Halifax and brought up in Preston, a daughter of a Scottish couple, Beth spent holidays visiting grandparents in Mauchline and Kirkintilloch. She returned to live in Mauchline in 1984 before settling in Alloway with her husband in 1995.

A qualified Early Years Practitioner working as a childminder, she nurtures and encourages the development and confidence of children. Beth is a church Elder, Sunday School teacher and past Boys Brigade Officer at Alloway Parish Church. 

She was Introduced to Burns and the schools' competition in 2009 and her son has competed at local and National festivals.

Serving on council for Alloway Burns Club since 2017, Beth has helped organise their annual Youth evening and Lassies Lunch for the Federation among other events.

She is Schools Coordinator for the Ayrshire Association of Burns clubs