The Cairngorms National Park Authority Board

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The Scottish public has a high expectation of those who serve on the boards of public bodies and the way in which they should conduct themselves in undertaking their duties. The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Act 2000 provides for new Codes of Conduct and established a Standards Commission for Scotland to administer the requirements and deal with any alleged breaches of the codes.

Members of the Cairngorms National Park Authority must meet those expectations by ensuring that their conduct is above reproach at all times.

View the Code of Conduct (pdf).

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David Green is the Convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board. A self-employed crofter who has diversified into tourism based on the croft, he lives in Ross and Cromarty. He was a Crofters Commissioner until September 2002, Convener of Highland Council until May 2003 and Chair of the Crofters Commission until March 2007. In June 2007 David was awarded an OBE for services to Local Government and crofting.
Ministerial appointment.

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Peter Argyle (Scottish Liberal Democrat) has been a councillor since May 1999 and is Ward Councillor for Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside. He is Chair of the Infrastructure Services Committee and a past Chair of the Scrutiny and Audit Committee. He previously served on the CNPA Board from March 2003 until September 2004 and was reappointed in March 2009. He is Chair of Mid Deeside Limited in Aboyne and is on the Board of Royal Deeside Partnership. Peter is Vice Convener of the CNPA planning committee.
Nominated by Aberdeenshire Council and approved by the Minister.

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Duncan Bryden is a self employed Rural Development consultant with a professional ecological background. He has undertaken a wide range of recreational and tourism-related activities within the Park. Duncan is Convener of the CNPA planning committee.
Ministerial appointment.

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Angela Douglas is a Chartered Forester with over 22 years professional forestry and environment skills, knowledge and experience. She has benefitted from working across each of the private, public and third sectors, often in partnership. Angela is skilled at working constructively with others across operational, policy, relationship development, fundraising, communication and engagement work. She has recently established her own forestry and environmental freelance business 'A Douglas Consultancy', having previously been Scotland Director for the Woodland Trust for 12 years and managing a very varied 21,000 acre estate.
Ministerial appointment.

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Cllr Jacqueline (Jaci) Douglas (Highland Council) was elected to Highland Council in May 2007 as an Independent councillor. Jaci returned to Scotland in 2003, having lived and worked abroad for a number of years, and lives and works in Grantown-on-Spey. She was a founding member and organiser of the Cairngorms Farmers Market and worked for Grantown Initiative, an organisation which seeks to support local community groups. Jaci sits on the council's Education, Culture and Sport Committee and Gaelic Committee. She is on the Housing and Social Work Strategic Committee at Highland Council and is Children's Champion for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey as well as Transitions Champion for Highlands.
Nominated by Highland Council and approved by the Minister.

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David Fallows. Directly elected to represent Ward 1. He is a Highland Councillor and he sits on the Council's Housing and Social Work, TES Services and Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Planning Committees, as well as the Highland and Islands Joint Fire Board. He also represents the council on the Highland Disability Sport Committee and the Speyside Way Management Group. He also writes on, and photographs, the sport of Shinty for the Strathspey and Badenoch Herald and is Chair of the area shinty coaching committee.

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Katrina Farquhar has worked in Sheridan Butcher's, Ballater for the past 25 years. She works with local groups, actively fundraising for numerous charities and is very much involved in the local farming community. She delivers elementary health and hygiene and health and safety courses to local businesses and community groups. She likes nothing better than walking, mountain biking or a more leisurely round of golf. The Park is a very important part of her life, having lived in it all her life.
Directly elected to represent Ward 5.

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Cllr Kate Howie - was elected to the Highland Ward of Perth & Kinross Council in February 2008 and has been heavily involved in all aspects of the proposed inclusion of Highland Perthshire and the Angus Glens in to the Cairngorm National Park. She is also Chair of Perth & Kinross Rural Forum. Ms Howie previously had an army career where she developed strong leadership and communication skills, gained experience in human resources and managing public funds, as well as expertise in transportation and logistics. She has a keen interest in the culture of Scotland and is Vice Convener of the Scots Language Centre.
Nominated by Perth & Kinross Council and approved by the Minister.

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Cllr Marcus Humphrey (Aberdeenshire Council - Scottish Conservative) is a Chartered Surveyor who has been involved in farming, forestry, tourism and land management in the Park area. He is currently Deputy Provost of Aberdeenshire Council and Vice-Chairman of the Council's Infrastructure Services Committee.
Nominated by Aberdeenshire Council and approved by the Minister.

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Gregor Hutcheon, a resident of Strathdon on the eastern fringes of the National Park, brings nearly 20 years of experience of the environmental, heritage and voluntary sectors. A graduate of Aberdeen University, he has recently returned to Aberdeenshire after a varied career championing the countryside and wider environment and its role in underpinning our quality of life. This included stints with the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and the National Trust. He brings knowledge of rural business development, planning and land use. Ministerial appointment.

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Eleanor Mackintosh was elected for Ward 4 and is Convener of the Finance Committee. She lives in Glenlivet and helps at home on the farm having previously been a financial adviser with the Clydesdale Bank. She serves on various community groups.
Directly elected to represent Ward 4.

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 Cllr Ian Mackintosh (Angus Council) is a farmer (third generation) and member for Kirriemuir and Dean ward. At present, Ian is a member of NFUS Environment and Land Use Committee and has been president of Angus NFU twice. He is a land manager member of Angus Local Access Forum. Ian has over 14 years experience in local government; is Depute Leader of the Council, Convener of the Council's Civic Licensing Committee and Convener of the Tayside Police Joint Board and is a member of Angus Community Planning Partnership. Ian is a member of the River Tay Basin Management Area Advisory Group.
Nominated by Angus Council and approved by the Minister.

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Mary McCafferty was elected for Ward 3 and has a thirty year professional background in education. She is a Justice of the Peace and currently serves on the Bench at Badenoch & Strathspey District Court. She is a member of the Community Council and works closely with a number of local agencies, is a Trustee and secretary of the Dulnain Bridge Village Hall and administrator for Dulnain Bridge Community Company. She has also been involved with the Sunshine Club for twenty five years and is a member of Grantown Twinning Association.
Directly elected to represent Ward 3.

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William McKenna was elected for Ward 2. He worked locally in the skiing business for over 20 years and is a part-time ranger on the Rothiemurchus Estate. He is currently involved with Aviemore Community Company, the Citizens Advice Information Service and CRAGG (Cairngorms Rothiemurchus and Glenmore Group) as a member of the community association.
Directly elected to represent Ward 2.

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Gordon Riddler, a resident of Ballater, grew up in an Aberdeenshire farming community, is a graduate in Geology and Business Administration and a Chartered Engineer. His international career spans both the private and public sectors. He has served on boards of public listed companies and was Executive Director of the Mineral Industry Research Organisation. He worked for the Natural Environment Research Council, engaging in technology research and development. His experience includes studies balancing natural resource supply with social, environmental and economic costs, minerals planning and public enquiries, formulating codes of best practice for estimating mineral resources and guidelines for planning and construction of waste disposal facilities, optimising land use, and recording geodiversity data for areas that merit conservation. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Ballater (RD) Ltd (BRD), a voluntary sector Development Trust and registered charity, sourcing funds and providing administrative support for projects that meet specific needs arising from community action planning consultations. He has been active fundraising in the voluntary sector for many years.
Ministerial appointment.

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 Gregor Rimell represents Badenoch and Strathspey. He lives in Newtonmore and has been sub postmaster in Kingussie since 1992. His particular interest is in how the separate communities of the National Park retain their identities, but come together to develop the Park as an internationally recognised destination.
Nominated by Highland Council and approved by the Minister.

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 Brian Wood recently retired following a 38 year career in secondary education. Brian initially taught physics at George Heriot's School, Edinburgh and Mackie Academy, Stonehaven. He was then appointed Rector of Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk and for the last 16 years has been Rector of Hazlehead Academy, Aberdeen. He remains involved in promoting international education, particularly with China. For the past 25 years, Brian has been a Justice of the Peace and honorary Sheriff for Grampian, Highlands and Islands regularly presiding in the JP court in Stonehaven. Brian brings expert knowledge in education and business management. Ministerial appointment.

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Cllr Allan Wright is currently Deputy Convener of Moray Council. He is a lifelong supporter of National Parks and the responsible land management they bring to fragile areas. From 2007-10 he chaired the Speyside Way management group on which the Park was a major player. In Moray Council he is closely involved in economic development and considers the Park to have a key role in marrying tourism, economic development, and environmental protection.
Nominated by Moray Council and approved by the Minister.

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Professor Martin Price established the Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College, University of the Highlands and Islands in 2000, and has since acted as its Director. He also holds the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Mountain Development. He has over three decades of experience of applied research in the mountains of Europe and North America and has advised many international organisations on issues related to sustainable mountain development. He has also undertaken numerous projects on mountain themes for the European Commission and the European Environment Agency. In Scotland, he has led research on sustainable upland estates, wild land, mountain forests, climate change and biosphere reserves. As Chair of the Tayside Biodiversity Partnership from 2004 to 2010 he worked with a a wide range of communities and businesses to foster biodiversity throughout the Tayside area. Ministerial appointment.

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