The innovation studio behind the Lomond Group.
Workshop updated: 6 July 2026
Every platform begins as an idea.
Some remain sketches in a notebook. Others become prototypes. A few evolve into the trusted platforms that power the Lomond Group.
Lomond.Cloud is where that journey happens.
This isn’t a product catalogue or a technology blog. It’s my workshop. A place to share what I’m building, what’s currently on the bench, what’s been quietly released and, occasionally, what didn’t work at all.
If you’re curious about how AI, software and thoughtful design are shaping the future of specialist advisory businesses, you’re in the right place.
Workshop Status
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Live | In daily use across the Lomond Group. |
| 🟡 On the Bench | Actively being designed, built or refined. |
| 🔵 Prototype | Working, but still experimental. |
| ⚪ Concept | An idea worth exploring. |
| ⚫ Retired | Valuable lessons learned. Time to move on. |
Workshop Journal
🟢 Cloud Core
Status: Live
The shared digital foundation behind every Lomond website. Common branding, navigation, security and publishing tools, allowing each business to feel part of one ecosystem while retaining its own identity.
🟡 Lomond Identity
Status: On the Bench
A single sign-on service designed to connect every Lomond platform, creating one secure identity across yachts, property, travel and future services.
🔵 Charter Intelligence
Status: Prototype
An AI-powered research assistant exploring faster ways to compare charter yachts, destinations and availability using natural language rather than traditional search filters.
🟡 Lomond Insider
Status: On the Bench
Developing into the editorial voice of the Lomond Group, bringing together stories from yachts, property, travel, technology and entrepreneurship through carefully curated features rather than news.
🟡 Yacht Finder AI
Status: On the Bench
An intelligent assistant designed to help clients move beyond specifications and discover yachts that genuinely suit their ambitions, lifestyle and plans.
⚪ The Digital Concierge
Status: Concept
Exploring whether a trusted AI companion can bring together every Lomond service into a seamless client experience, while keeping expert human advice firmly at its heart.
Recently Completed
July 2026
The first generation of the Lomond.Cloud platform is now operational, providing a shared foundation for every new Lomond website and significantly reducing the time required to launch new ventures.
Next on the Bench
Current areas of exploration include:
- AI-assisted buyer advisory
- Shared knowledge across Lomond platforms
- Intelligent publishing
- Private client dashboards
- Property intelligence
- Charter planning tools
“The best ideas rarely arrive fully formed. They evolve through curiosity, experimentation and countless small improvements. This page is simply a record of that journey.”