6 Notable alumni of University of the Highlands and Islands
Updated: June 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of the Highlands and Islands is ranked #2,114 in the world and #118 in United Kingdom by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from University of the Highlands and Islands sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of the Highlands and Islands won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Julie Fowlis
1978-. (aged 48)
singer
musician
singer-songwriter
Julie Fowlis FRSE is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic.
2. Tom Kitchin
1977-. (aged 49)
chef
Thomas William Kitchin is a Scottish chef and owner of The Kitchin, where he became Scotland's youngest winner of a Michelin star.
3. Joe FitzPatrick
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
council member
Joseph Martin FitzPatrick is a Scottish politician who most recently served as Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning from March 2023 to May 2024. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), he has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Dundee City West since the 2007. Prior to his most recent Ministerial appointment, he was Convener...
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4. Abi Harrison
1997-. (aged 29)
association football player
Abigail Harrison is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Glasgow City and the Scotland national team. She started her career at Celtic, and has also played for Hibernian and Bristol City.
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5. Greg Lobban
1992-. (aged 34)
squash player
Greg Lobban is a professional squash player who represented Scotland. He reached a career high ranking of 16 in the world during May 2024. He joined the Professional Squash Association in 2012.
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6. Calum Maclean
television presenter
filmmaker
Calum Maclean is a TV presenter, fluent in both Scottish Gaelic and English. He is a film-maker, outdoor broadcaster and outdoor swimmer.