Ashley Cowie

Ashley Cowie is a Scottish Author, Adventurer, Photographer and broadcaster on an international stage. In his 20's he delivered a series of highly acclaimed lectures on the International Science Festival Circuit and wrote several books about his historical discoveries. Elected into the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783, Ashley has been involved in several research projects, details of which can be found on the Science Festival page. In 2009 Ashley became Resident Historian on STV's The Hour Show and appeared in several documentaries. Having a unique insight into the inner workings of bizarre sub-cultures, religions and secret societies, in 2012 NBC's hit adventure show Legend Quest followed Ashley's global hunt for lost artefacts and scared relics taking him into the most dangerous and forbidden places on earth. Being a type 1 diabetic Ashley's no-fear approach to extreme challenges and environments offers inspiration to others suffering this condition. While filming Legend Quest he was been poisoned by toxic bats in Costa Rica, almost boiled alive diving in an active volcano in the Philippines and after being trapped in an underwater sinkhole in Mexico he was attacked by a Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Ashley is currently producing documentaries and teaching degree students at the University of the West of Scotland.