Bobby Macaulay

Bobby Macaulay is a Researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), affiliated with the Centre for Mountain Studies and Energy Innovation Team. He holds a PhD from Glasgow Caledonian University (2020) on community landownership's impact on rural health in Scotland. His research focuses on land reform, sustainable rural development, and democratic dynamics in peripheral regions. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, sustainable communities, and climate action.

• Roles: Research Associate, Committee Member of Scottish Land Fund, Chair of Community Landownership Academic Network (CLAN)

Key research interests include community landownership's role in health equity, circular economy transitions, and ethical tourism recovery in Arctic areas. His work bridges policy and practice, emphasizing citizen engagement in evidence-based governance. Recent projects include the UHI Islands 2020 Strategy and WHO citizen engagement frameworks.

He has published widely on rural policy innovations, earning awards like the Donald J. Brenner Early Career Award (2019). Media engagements include discussions on land ownership's climate impacts and ethical tourism strategies.