Who are we?

Dr Alida MacGregor, RGPAS Chair (2025)
photo: Dr A Podlasek.

OUR MISSION: is to make sure rural GPs are given every opportunity to flourish throughout their career.

Whether it is education, professional training, career advice or a simple conversation providing assurance that they are not alone, we endeavour to support rural clinicians deliver the challenging work they undertake.

Aurora 2025 Over Wick
photo: Dr E Pearson
Bunessan Surgery on Mull
photo: Dr G Francis April 2026
View across Torridon
View across Torridon
RGPAS/Sandpiper relay 2025

OUR VISION: We want to improve health outcomes in rural Scotland and ensure that remote and rural General Practice is nurturing and resilient.

We want to see a Scotland where everyone can receive the best possible healthcare.

Whether they live, work or visit remote and rural areas – we want to ensure that there are enough, adequately trained, equipped and happy clinicians available to provide them with an excellent service.

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