Consult Anaesthetist, Royal College of Anaesthetists

"The Maclean Brothers were the perfect complement to our academic meeting. Their utterly remarkable tale of adventure and survival was told with wit, raw detail and camaraderie. The planning involved for this record breaking row unsupported across the entire Pacific Ocean is a fascinating story in itself. The brothers called upon a multitude of anecdotes to illustrate their teamwork, psychological and physiological adaptation, and dealing with adversity on this epic voyage. They are highly entertaining: highly recommended!"

CEO, Scientific Exploration Society

“The Maclean Brothers, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan - were a fantastic opening act for the 2026 SES Explorer Series, setting the tone from the moment they entered the room with Jamie playing his bagpipes! Their talk was unforgettable - candid, truly inspiring, and deeply impactful. As real pioneers with purpose, they shared powerful stories of resilience, teamwork and pushing beyond limits, that truly resonated with our audience and sparked meaningful conversations long after the session ended.”

Barry Welsh, Rector of The Edinburgh Academy:

"High energy, delivered with modesty and a great sense of humour, the Maclean brothers had our school in quiet awe as they talked about their Atlantic and Pacific rows. They made the 'impossible' feel possible and inspired our pupils to dare to think bigger, to dream and to be open to exciting challenges. 

Our young people need to be inspired. The Maclean brothers do exactly that. 

The Maclean brothers delivered an inspirational keynote about their Pacific row, but behind their message was the motivational guidance to dare to think big, to break down each challenge into solvable problems and neat solutions, and make the impossible a possibility. 

Motivated by the strongest of desires to change people's lives by providing clean water in Madagascar, the Maclean brothers delivered an exciting, awe-inspiring and motivational assembly that captivated our pupils minds and inspired them to make a difference in the world.”