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George Gunn | |
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| Born | 6 April 1998 |
| Alma mater | University of the Highlands and Islands, University of Reading |
| Known for | Research on the urban heat island effect in Inverness |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Climate change Urban climatology Public policy Land-use planning |
| Institutions | University of the Highlands and Islands, Moray Council |
| Website | Official profile |
George Gunn FRGS (born 1998 in Inverness) is a Scottish climate scientist, associate researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands, and columnist at The Scotsman.
His work focuses on urban heat mitigation, with an emphasis on public policy, and land-use planning.
He published the first peer-reviewed study of the urban heat island effect in the small city of Inverness, Scotland, which received national media coverage, and was cited in local and national planning policy.
Early life and education
[edit]Gunn was born in Inverness, Scotland, and grew up in Brora, Sutherland.[1]
He studied Geography at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Inverness. As student president, Gunn received media coverage for his opposition to proposed staffing cuts by the institution and urged the Scottish Government to intervene.[2][3][4] He graduated with first class honours in 2020.[1][5]
He was awarded a NERC-funded PhD studentship through the SCENARIO Doctoral Training Partnership at the University of Reading, supervised by meteorologist Janet Barlow.[6] Gunn left the programme before completion to take up a full-time role in climate policy within local government.[7]
Gunn later returned to UHI to undertake a Master of Research (MRes) in environmental science.[8]
Career
[edit]Academic research
[edit]Gunn's undergraduate dissertation formed the basis of a peer-reviewed study published in the Scottish Geographical Journal, which examined the urban heat island effect in a small city setting, a topic with limited prior research. The study found that Inverness can be up to 3.5°C warmer than surrounding rural areas and offered mitigation proposals such as increased tree planting and green roofs.[9] The Press and Journal described Gunn's findings as "ground-breaking"[10] and the work received coverage from national and regional outlets including the BBC[11][12], STV[13], The Scotsman[14], and the Inverness Courier[15]. The study drew interest from the Highland Council, which recommended its inclusion in the evidence base for the Highland Local Development Plan.[16]
He is currently an Associate Researcher with UHI and also offers environmental research consultancy services.[17]
Public sector work
[edit]Gunn has worked since 2021 as a climate change policy officer at Moray Council.[1][17] In 2023, he developed technical guidance for assessing and reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from development proposals.[18][19] This work informed national planning guidance issued by the Scottish Government.[20]
Writing and public engagement
[edit]Gunn contributes a regular column to The Scotsman through its Sustainable Scotland series, covering topics such as changing weather, climate solutions, and natural capital.[21]
He was featured in the 2023 educational documentary Climate Change in the Moray Firth, which explored how Scottish coastal communities are adapting to the climate crisis.[22]
Recognition
[edit]Gunn is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.[17] He was shortlisted as Scotland's Youth Climate Champion in the 2022 Holyrood Green Giant Awards[23]
Selected publications
[edit]- Gunn, George. "Measuring nocturnal near-surface urban heat island intensity in the small, mid-latitude city of Inverness, Scotland" Scottish Geographical Journal 140, no. 1-2 (2024): 192-209. DOI
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Brora native's academic achievement marked at special celebration". The Northern Times. 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Inverness college 'needs to make' £800,000 in staff savings". BBC News. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Government asked to help as college seeks £800,000 savings". Press and Journal. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Inverness students call for Scottish Government to urgently investigate 'financial crisis' at University of the Highlands and Islands savings". Inverness Courier. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "George Gunn – Researcher Profile". UHI Inverness. University of the Highlands and Islands. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "SCENARIO DTP studentship: Developing an urban canopy model for improved weather forecasts in cities". UK Research and Innovation. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "My Journey to Reading: From Application to Scenario PhD Student". Social Metwork. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "George Gunn". UHI Inverness. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Gunn, George (2023). "Measuring nocturnal near-surface urban heat island intensity in the small, mid-latitude city of Inverness, Scotland". Scottish Geographical Journal. 140 (1–2): 192–209. doi:10.1080/14702541.2023.2242819.
- ^ Ross, John (2023-08-14). "Inverness is 3.5C hotter than rural Highlands – is it down to closely-packed housing developments?". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Laura Miller (2023-08-17). "Grass roofs and more trees could help stall rising temperatures in Inverness". BBC Reporting Scotland (Television broadcast). United Kingdom: BBC. Event occurs at 08:30.
BBC Reporting Scotland morning news feature
- ^ Andrew Thomson (2023-08-17). "Planting trees and installing turf roofs recommended to prevent Inverness temperature rise". BBC News Highlands and Islands (Radio broadcast). United Kingdom: BBC. Event occurs at 08:30.
BBC News Highlands and Islands radio bulletin
- ^ Nicola McAlley (2023-08-14). "Environmental study shows Inverness is 3.5C warmer than surrounding areas". STV News (Television broadcast). United Kingdom: STV. Event occurs at 18:30 and 22:30.
TV feature and interview on STV national evening news bulletins on 14/08/23
- ^ Amos, Ilona (2023-08-16). "How the spread of urbanisation is affecting the temperature in a wee Scottish city". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Stefani, Federica (2023-08-16). "A new study has revealed the impact of urbanisation on temperatures in Inverness". Inverness Courier. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Ross, John (2023-08-14). "Inverness is 3.5C hotter than rural Highlands – is it down to closely-packed housing developments". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ a b c "George Gunn". UHI Inverness. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE- MORAY DEVELOPMENT PLAN". moray.gov.uk. Moray Council. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Planning Performance Framework Annual Report 2022-23" (PDF). Moray Council. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Planning and climate change guidance: research report issue 3". gov.scot. The Scottish Government. 2024-07-09. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Gunn, George (2025-01-04). "How harnessing Scotland's natural capital and peatlands will show we can turn problems into solutions". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Climate Change in the Moray Firth – Full Documentary". YouTube. 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Holyrood Green Giant Award 2022 - Shortlist". Holyrood Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
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