Who we are

I am a retired structural geologist with a passion for the NW Highlands and its unique geological setting.  I am privileged to be involved with the running of the Geopark for the benefit of both the local communities and visitors.  It has such huge potential for both current and future generations.

As a former geography and history teacher in KLB High School, I have never ceased to be captivated by the communities and environment of our area and wish to help develop the Geopark as a means of giving back to the place where I have been privileged to live for the last 25 years

I have served 22 years in the corp of Royal Engineers and worked in local government and for civil engineering consultants in the construction industry. I currently work with the Capewrath range and on my family croft. I see the Geopark as a unique opportunity to show off the diverse geology that we have in the area and I have faith in its potential for community development .

I see the Geopark as an innovative driver of sustainability in Lochbroom and our neighbouring areas, I am excited to be able to contribute this forward-thinking, collaborative organisation!

I trained as a geologist and worked initially in the mineral exploration and ground investigation industries. My recent career has been in environmental management of development projects. It was the unique landscape that brought me to the NW Highlands, and I hope that, as a NWHG director, I can make some contribution towards promoting a wider understanding and appreciation of this landscape and its underlying geology.

I have lived in North West Sutherland for over 25 years having worked as the local GP in Tongue until my retirement. I fully support the Geopark’s vision of sustainable development of this wonderful area.

Having brought up my family in the Geopark, and worked here in various roles that have involved being in, learning about and managing the landscape, I appreciate how important it is to increase the resilience of the communities of the area for the future. I see the Geopark organisation as being able to assist with this through its charitable objectives and I hope to contribute to its continuing success as an exemplar of a community organisation.

I grew up in the North West Highlands and always find myself returning here. The unique landscape and natural heritage never ceases to inspire. The Geopark is a way to give the living landscape and it’s remote communities another voice, and I am excited and honoured to be a part of the Geopark team.

As a regular visitor to the North West Highlands for the last 25 years I have come to appreciate this unique landscape. Recent involvement in geological and archaeological field activities offered by the Geopark sparked my interest further and prompted me to become more involved. As a volunteer I’m now pleased to be able to contribute to the promotion of the Geopark and its community projects .

Elected Director

Laura Hamlet

I’m a geo-archaeologist and former Geopark manager. I now lead Coigach Community Development Company and serve on the board of the Wester Ross UNESCO Biosphere. What motivates me is UNESCO’s belief that peace is built through connection, linking local communities into global networks that help us understand and support one another. Being involved here lets me contribute to that bigger purpose while staying rooted in the landscape I care for.  

Education And Engagement Officer

Marie Marsden

As a geologist and palaeontologist who was lucky enough to visit the Geopark area many times growing up, I have always been keenly interested in the landscapes, wildlife, and history of the area. I feel privileged to be part of the Geopark team and hope to contribute to its continuing success in working to benefit local communities, while also promoting and conserving the unique geology of the area.  

I visited the North West Highlands many times before I was lucky enough to be able to work and eventually live here. Most of my career has been based in natural heritage and, as a geologist, I became very aware of how the landscape has influenced the culture and heritage of the area. I see the Geopark as a mechanism for uniting the aims of communities to access funding and develop projects that will make our region more sustainable.