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
26 September 2026
Effective out of hours training | part 1
This is the first of two online courses aimed at GP Registrars who are new to out of hours and working towards their urgent and unscheduled care competencies.
26 September 2026
GP Registrar and First5 Conference | Your future in General Practice
Step confidently into your future at the North East England GP Career Conference 2026. A full-day event designed to inspire, inform, and connect you with the tools and people that...
26 September 2026
CPR update: Gosforth 16:15
You're invited to join our new CPR Update course taking place in Gateshead. A new Learn and Connect event will provide you with your update on CPR including a certificate for both...
28 September 2026
The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course
This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and...
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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