A former Highland councillor, Val knows the Scottish political landscape and the planning process like the back of her hand.

Skills and experience:

• Unrivalled contacts in the public sector across Scotland
• Years of experience as a councillor in Highland Regional Council, Ross and Cromarty District Council and The Highland Council
• Former Chairman of the Ross and Cromarty Area Planning Committee
• Honorary Fellow  and current Rector of UHI Millennium Institute
• Honorary Doctorate from Stirling University