About us
We provide local networking, education and support. The Faculty covers a large geographical footprint that includes Highland and the Western Isles, supporting 370 RCGP members and their peers.
As a Faculty that spans rural and urban areas, we have a particular interest in our members having access to CPD and professional development opportunities. We organise a range of education events locally, providing healthcare staff with resources tailored to local needs.
We also have bursaries and awards to help our members engage with the College and to recognise innovation and development.
Get involved
Faculty meetings
Upcoming meeting dates:
- September Faculty Board meeting: Tuesday 8 September 2026, 19:30 - 21:30 online via Zoom
- November Faculty Board meeting and AGM: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 19:00 - 21:30 online via Zoom
We meet four times a year in February, June, September, and November to advance our local engagement efforts, discuss issues relevant to our members, and provide feedback to the College Council. We warmly welcome any enthusiastic GPs in the North Scotland/Highland area to join us to help shape local and national conversations and decisions about primary healthcare.
Awards and prizes
The RCGP North Scotland Faculty Cluster Quality Improvement Project Award recognises quality improvement work that has made a meaningful contribution to general practice across the North Scotland Faculty area.
The award will open for nominations on Tuesday 2 June 2026 and close on Friday 10 July 2026, and will be presented at the North Scotland Faculty Learn and Connect Conference on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Download the booklet for more details.
- The RCGP North Scotland Faculty Grant and Macleod Award - GPST of the Year 2025 was awarded to Dr Margaret Johnston at the North Scotland Faculty Meet and Connect Conference 2025 in Inverness.
Upcoming events
20 October 2026
Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) | London
This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.
20 October 2026
RCGP Wales - BLS for Healthcare Professionals, October 2026
BLS for Healthcare Professionals This 2-hour CPD accredited course covers Basic Life Support and other emergencies for any healthcare professionals working in primary care.
20 October 2026
From ST to GP: Your Career Beyond Training
Preparing to complete your GP training? Join us for an evening of practical advice, career insights and networking. Hear from recently qualified GPs, explore different career pathways, and discover how the RCGP can support you beyond CCT. Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while connecting with colleagues.
20 October 2026
Intercultural Communication Skills for GPS
A multicultural workplace is enriching but it can also bring its own communication challenges. This highly practical and thought-provoking workshop provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and to develop strategies that facilitate clearer communication. The workshop is aimed at GPs who work in culturally and linguistically diverse settings and are keen to improve communication with patients and/or colleagues. The workshop will offer support for both GPs who are English speaking and GPs who speak English as an additional language. Whether you're navigating idioms, accents or cultural cues, this workshop is designed with you in mind. If English isn't your first language, you'll find practical tools to help overcome common barriers and grow in confidence when communicating with patients and peers.
Awards and prizes
The RCGP North Scotland Faculty Cluster Quality Improvement Project Award recognises quality improvement work that has made a meaningful contribution to general practice across the North Scotland Faculty area.
The award will open for nominations on Tuesday 2 June 2026 and close on Friday 10 July 2026, and will be presented at the North Scotland Faculty Learn and Connect Conference on Wednesday 26 August 2026. Download the booklet for more details.
- The RCGP North Scotland Faculty Grant and Macleod Award - GPST of the Year 2025 was awarded to Dr Margaret Johnston at the North Scotland Faculty Meet and Connect Conference 2025 in Inverness.
Meet your faculty
Faculty Officers
- Dr Chris Williams - Chair and UK Council Representative
- Dr Miles Mack - Provost and LCARM Representative
- Dr Daniel Simpson - Scottish Council Representative
- Dr Elizabeth Picton - Scottish Council Representative
- Dr Nicholas Cemm - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Andrew Dallas and Dr Julie McIlwaine - Climate and Sustainability Representatives
- Dr Jim Douglas - Research Convenor
Faculty Board members
- Dr Kate Dawson
- Dr David Stephens
- Dr Andrew Moore
- Dr Josie Leiper
- Dr Steve McCabe
- Mr Josh Cleaver (ScotGEM Society President)
Contact us
RCGP North Scotland Faculty
Telephone: 020 3188 7730
Email: nscotland@rcgp.org.uk
Your Faculty Support Officer is Gemma Gee.
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