ADAM COCHRANE

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NAME: ADAM ‘GREY’ COCHRANE
ROLES: RESEARCHER | EXPLORER | STRATEGIST
CONTACT: A.GREY@AREASGREY.COM
BASE OF OPERATIONS: UK & GLOBAL EXPEDITIONS
EXPERTISE:

  • RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION

  • STRATEGIC PROBLEM SOLVING

  • EXPLORATION & FIELDCRAFT

  • STORYTELLING & DOCUMENTATION

  • DISCRETION & OPERATIONAL SECURITY

  • NEGOTIATION & DIPLOMACY

BIO:

Adam "Grey" Cochrane is an explorer, researcher, and strategist dedicated to uncovering the lost and overlooked chapters of history. With a background in deep historical research and hands-on fieldwork, Grey has spent years tracking down lost artefacts, investigating forgotten ruins, and solving historical mysteries that others dismiss as legend.

Born in the UK, Grey’s passion for exploration took him across the world at a young age, developing his skills in research, field strategy, and unconventional problem-solving. His approach blends traditional investigative methods with modern technology, including satellite analysis, historical cross-referencing, and tactical reconnaissance.

As the driving force behind Areas Grey, he leads expeditions into the unknown, daring to tread where others hesitate, embracing the risks and rewards of exploration in the grey areas of history. He believes that history doesn’t belong locked away, it belongs to those who seek it. His work bridges the gap between academic research and hands-on discovery, ensuring lost history is not only found but shared with the world.

    • Private Investigation: Fieldwork, Surveillance, Evidence Collection

    • Detective & Law Enforcement Training

    • Journalistic Research & Investigations​

    • Historical Research & Archival Analysis

    • Cartography & Old Map Interpretation​

    • Artefact Authentication & Provenance Research

    • Antiques & Collectibles Market Knowledge

    • Cryptography & Coded Inscriptions​

    • Language & Translation: Basic Modern Languages & Historical Languages

    • Environment Navigation

    • GPS Navigation

    • Wilderness Survival & Remote Navigation

    • Camping & Bushcraft​

    • Site Scouting & Remote Assessments​

    • Mapping

    • Cave & Subterranean Exploration​

    • River & Coastal Surveys

    • Extensive Global Travel: Europe, North Africa, Caribbean, North America…

    • Drone Pilot: Reconnaissance & Aerial Surveying

    • Specialized Equipment Operation: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Magnetometers, LiDAR, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs)​

    • Satellite & Lidar Analysis

    • Metal Detecting & Ground Surveys (NCDM Member)​

    • Digital Archiving & Preservation

    • Photography & Videography​

    • Covert Documentation & Footage Capture

    • Climbing & Rappelling

    • Bouldering

    • Archery

    • River & Waterways Navigation

    • Freediving​

    • Certified Diver: Advanced Open Water, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, Underwater Navigation, Search & Recovery​

    • Boat Driving

    • Motorbike Handling

    • Basic Mechanics

    • Police Training​

    • Special Forces Training

    • Wilderness Guiding & Survival Training

    • Core Self-Defense​ Skills

    • Advanced Security Training​

    • Threat Management

    • Crisis Management: Flash Floods, Civil Unrest, High-Stress Situations

    • Expedition Leadership: International & High-Profile Missions​

    • Logistics & Expedition Planning​

    • Collaborative Work with Historians, Archaeologists & Specialists​

    • Permit Negotiation & Access Strategies​

    • Improvisation & Adaptability in the Field​

    • Negotiation Skills​

    • Report Writing & Academic Documentation​

    • English (Native)​​

    • Ancient Latin (In Training)​​

    • Spanish (In Training)​

    • French (In Training)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Philosophy & Approach

Grey operates on the belief that history is at risk—buried under bureaucracy, stolen by those with power, or simply fading into obscurity. His approach is both methodical and tactical, navigating the grey areas where discovery meets resistance. Whether it's an abandoned ruin, an unexplored map lead, or a hidden artifact, he is committed to tracking it down before it's lost forever.

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EXPERIENCE