The members come from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Please note that the positions on the Scotland Advisory Committee are not remunerated.

 

Professor Gayle McPherson

Gayle holds a Chair in Events and Cultural Policy at the University of the West of Scotland, directing the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events. Her work focuses on cultural diplomacy, peace-building, and soft power diplomacy involving culture and sport. Former roles: Creative Scotland Board, Glasgow 2014 Cultural Advisor, Paisley 2021 bid Advisor, OECD expert, UK soft power group, FCDO advisor. Current: European Cultural Parliament, Edinburgh Cultural Summit Board.

Robert Palmer

Robert is an expert consultant and a former Director of Culture, Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe. Robert has worked as an independent advisor for over 30 years, for governments and organisations globally on cultural development, regeneration, cultural tourism, festivals and policy. He has also been a consultant to cultural foundations, networks, arts organisations, and intergovernmental bodies such as the European Cultural Foundation, the European Commission and UNESCO.