Professor Colin Galbraith

Role: Chair of NatureScot
Date Appointed:  April 2024

Profile

Professor Galbraith Colin became Chair of NatureScot in June 2023.

Colin is Director of his own environmental consultancy, dealing with diverse challenges related to nature and the environment.

Colin has also been involved with the United Nations for a number of years and has made significant contributions through the Convention on Migratory Specie. His work involves a period as Chair, and involvement in the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. One of his key interests lies in the conservation of migratory species, such as birds of prey in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the preservation of the Albatross. Additionally, Colin has dedicated his efforts to understanding the impact of climate change on protected species.

Professor Colin Galbraith was previously an Independent Member of JNCC (between 2014 and 2023), during which time he held the roles of Independent Chair (January 2021 to June 2023) and Deputy Chair (2017 to 2020).