Dr Fiona McLean
- Appointment term: October 2022 - September 2027
- Appointed via Scottish Minister
- Committee membership: Audit and Risk and Governance Committees
- Committee Convener: Audit and Risk Committee
- External representation: Cairngorms Tourism Partnership
Fiona has extensive experience as an academic leader, with an international reputation for research and teaching in cultural heritage and tourism marketing. She was previously Professor of Cultural Heritage Management at Glasgow Caledonian University and before that, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Stirling. Fiona brings a wide range of experience as a Non-Executive Director, and as Vice-Chair of the University of the Highlands and Islands has taken an active role in promoting equal access to research and learning in the Highlands and Islands. As a founding Non-Executive Director with Historic Environment Scotland, she has collectively led on the creation of a new, lead body which champions cultural heritage in Scotland.
Get in touch
You can contact the Park Authority board by emailing [email protected] or calling 01479 873 535. Please note that board members are not able to respond on live planning matters.
Register of interests:
Category 1: Remuneration
- Member of Committee Scotland, National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Member of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
Category 2: Other roles
- Rector, University of Highlands and Islands
Category 3: Contracts
- None
Category 4: Election expenses
- None
Category 5: Houses, land and buildings
- Joint owner of a house in Newtonmore
- Joint owner of a holiday house in Sutherland
Category 6: Interest in shares and securities
- None
Category 7: Gifts and hospitality
- None
Category 8: Non-financial interests
- Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) Member
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Member
- Member of National Trust for Scotland
- Member of Historic Scotland
Category 9: Close family members
- None
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.