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
18 August 2026
ST1 Induction Social | Humber & The Ridings
The Humber & the Ridings Faculty GP registrar leads invites all ST1 GPs to join them for the annual ST1 social. This event will provide a networking opportunity with your ST1...
18 August 2026
MDU - Dealing with challenging consultations
This webinar covers factors that can contribute to difficult situations and puts forward strategies for working with patients towards an appropriate solution.
18 August 2026
RCGPNI CPR Class - 18 August 2026
This CPR refresher course is an in-person interactive session with demonstration of current practice in basic life support and use of the automatic external defibrillator. There...
19 August 2026
Edinburgh | Meet and Connect with your GPST1 Community
All GPST1s and trainers in South East Scotland are invited to an informal evening of conversation, drinks, and light bites. This engaging event offers the chance to meet College...
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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