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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Mountain Studies (CMS) was established at Perth College UHI in August 2000, with the objective of creating a centre of excellence for work in mountain areas within the emerging University of the Highlands and Islands. With a focus on mountain environments and the people who depend on them, both in Scotland and internationally, the CMS has four main goals: To undertake and communicate high-quality research; To convene meetings to disseminate and discuss knowledge and to develop research agendas; To contribute to informed policy-making processes; To lead in the development and delivery of academic courses and training.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Profiles
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Rosalind Bryce
- Centre for Mountain Studies - Director of the Centre for Mountain Studies
- UHI Perth
Person: Academic Related
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Mike Daniels
- Centre for Mountain Studies - Researcher
Person: Academic - Research and Teaching or Research only
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Bobby Macaulay
- Centre for Mountain Studies - Research Associate
- Energy Innovation Team
Person: Academic - Research and Teaching or Research only
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The Social and Cultural Capital of Island Communities: Exploring Mechanisms to Inform the UHI Islands 2020 Strategy
Lind, A. (CoI), Jennings, A. (PI), Caimbeul, I. (PI), Carden, S. (PI), Macaulay, B. (CoI), Davidson, M. (CoI), Lee, D. (CoI) & Rennell, R. (CoI)
7/01/22 → 16/12/22
Project: Research
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Do dogs disturb Dotterel in the Cairngorm mountains?
Daniels, M., Rao, S., Carroll, J., Andrews, C., Sumpter, A. & Hill, I., 24 Aug 2026, In: Scottish Birds. 46:3, p. 206-216 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Living heritage and sustainable landscapes in rural Europe: narratives of change and continuity in four Biosphere Reserves
Malcolm, Z., Bohnet, I. C., Bryce, R., Måren, I., Ostman, S., Buchtele, R., Külm, S., Kokovkin, T. & Taylor, S., 22 Jul 2026, In: International Journal of Heritage Studies. p. 1-19Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reviewing the wide range of benefits of restored peatlands in Scotland
Andersen, R., Bischoff, M., Daniels, M., Godwin, L. J. & Waggershauser, C. N., 24 Aug 2026Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
Activities
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World Health Organisation (External organisation)
Macaulay, B. (Member)
1 Nov 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Scottish Land Fund (External organisation)
Macaulay, B. (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Community Landownership Academic Network (CLAN) (External organisation)
Macaulay, B. (Chair)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Student theses
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Science into action: the challenge of effective knowledge exchange in freshwater biodiversity management
Curran, M. (Author), Hänfling, B. (Supervisor) & Bryce, R. (Supervisor), 11 Jun 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Enabling more Holistic Consideration of Value in Socio-ecological Relationships: A Well-being Centred Approach
Ranger, S. (Author), Bryce, R. (Supervisor), 27 Jun 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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Ecotourism and engagement with freshwater biodiversity: a case study of three Scottish lochs
Delugin, C. M. (Author), Verspoor, E. (Supervisor), De Lima, P. (Supervisor) & Price, M. F. (Supervisor), 21 Oct 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy (awarded by UHI)
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