Stuart MacQuarrie has extensive experience in the field of environmental management and conservation, currently serving as the Deputy Director and Head of Protected Areas and Nature Reserves at NatureScot. Previously, Stuart held the position of Chief of Staff at the same organization and worked as a Reconstruction Officer for Medair. Academic qualifications include a BSc in Geography and Geology from the University of Glasgow and a Masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Strathclyde, where studies were completed between 1993 and 1998.