Following in the footsteps of her father, Archie, Ava (Danielle Jam) is Balamory’s resident inventor. Her workshop is a treasure trove of repurposed household items, from colanders to yoghurt pots, transformed into ingenious yet delightfully unnecessary creations. Brilliant, imaginative and sometimes too quick for her own good, Ava’s inventions bring visual comedy and heart to the island. Beneath her confidence is a touch of fragility, making her perseverance both relatable and uplifting.