International: Scottish Connections Advisory Panel

Overview

This group was established in October 2024 to provide guidance on priorities, opportunities and specific initiatives to engage with Scotland’s diaspora around the world. The group brings together expertise that reflects diverse geographies and relationships to Scotland. 

Establishment of this group meets a commitment made in the Scottish Connections Framework, published in April 2023.

Members

• Kim Atkinson, Scottish Sports Association
• Rebecca Brooks, Scottish Tourism Alliance
• Professor Tanja Bueltmann, University of Strathclyde
• Fran Hegyi, Edinburgh International Festival
• Ian Houston, GlobalScot
• Billy Kay, Writer and Broadcaster
• Mark Kent, Scottish Whisky Association
• Professor Murray Leith, University of the West of Scotland
• Claire McPherson, Universities Scotland
• Andrew, Viscount Dunrossil, the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs
• Professor Murray Pittock, University of Glasgow and the Scottish Council of Global Affairs
• Lolita Jackson, GlobalScot and SDCL Group

Publications

Scottish Connections Framework