Mags Currie
Mags is a senior researcher working in the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Department within the People and Places group. She joined the James Hutton Institute in January 2013.
She is a human geographer who has a BSc in Environmental Geography and a MSc in Rural and Regional Resources Planning (University of Aberdeen). Between 2001 to 2004 she worked as a research assistant at the University of Aberdeen helping to develop a tool to appraise policies for their accessibility impacts in rural areas and also considering the ways that health services are adapted to suit rural and urban circumstances. For her PhD, she considered the ability of policies which provided support to bus services to promote accessibility in rural areas of Scotland.
Between September 2007 to December 2012, Mags was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Rural Health at the University of the Highlands and Islands working on a number of different projects relating to links between health and wellbeing and natural environments, rural health service provision and configuration (particularly the place of new professional roles), how rural communities are changing and responding to these changes and the use of e-health to develop future solutions for rural communities.
Current research interests
Mags contributes a geographical perspective to addressing place-based challenges and spatial injustices faced by rural communities and investigating innovative ways in which these challenges can be met to promote resilience, health and wellbeing to rural communities. From 2017 - 2022 she has led the Communities and Wellbeing Work Package of the Scottish Government’s 2016-2022 Strategic Research Programme, which included an interdisciplinary mixed-methods project on the Impacts of Covid-19 in rural areas of Scotland. She is also a co-investigator on the EUH2020 DESIRA (Digitalisation: Economic and Social Impacts in Rural Areas (2019-23) project. In investigating how processes of engagement, empowerment and reslience occur and change over time in different rural spaces and places Mags is driven by research involving interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams and working to exchange knowledge and create impact with policy makers, public bodies, the third sector and local (rural) communities.
PhD Supervision
Kirsten Gow (due to submit 2025)
Marcus Craigie (due to submit 2025)
Past research
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Co-investigator on National Islands Plan Survey for the Scottish Government (2020-2021).
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Hutton lead and co-investiagtor for the EUH2020 RELOCAL project leading Work Package 8 on scenarios for spatial justice.
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Co-led the Long-term impacts of flooding project funded by Centre of Expertise for Water (CREW).
- Co-led the Community Engagement around Private Water Supplies Project funded by CREW
- Theme 8: Understanding the linkages and interdependencies between rural and urban areas (RESAS Strategic Research Programme 2011-2016)
- WP8.3.1 Models and resource flows between rural and urban areas (RESAS Strategic Research Programme 2011-2016)
- WP8.3.3 Understanding how urban and rural greenspace shapes wellbeing (RESAS Strategic Research Programme 2011-2016)
- DICE – “Developing an Interdisciplinary Culture of Excellence” – James Hutton Institute Seedcorn funding
- TOPS – Technologies to Support Older People at home: maximising personal and social interaction (through University of Aberdeen’s RCUK dot.rural research hub)
- Evaluation of Community Nurse Consultant Role (QNIS)
Supervision of completed PhD Studentships:
Dr Rachel Creaney (ESRC) 2021
Dr Rod Lovey (Transport Scotland) 2021
Dr Andrew Maclaren (Joint Studentship Scheme) 2018
Dr Gillian Dowds (UKRI) 2016
Dr Amy Nimegeer (KTP) 2013
Bibliography
- Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2021) Outdoor recreation for older adults in Scotland: qualitatively exploring the multiplicity of constraints to participation., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, Article No. 7705.
- Creaney, R.; Reid, L.; Currie, M. (2021) The contribution of healthcare smart homes to older people's wellbeing: a new conceptual framework., Wellbeing, Space and Society, 2, Article No. 100031.
- Piras, S.; Tobiasz-Lis, P.; Currie, M.; Dmochowska-Dudek, K.; Duckett, D.; Copus, A. (2021) Spatial justice on the horizon? A combined theory of change scenario tool to assess place-based interventions., European Planning Studies, 30, 952-973.
- Wilson, R.; Hopkins, J.; Currie, M.; Potts, J.; Somervail, P.; Stevenson, T. (2021) National Islands Plan Survey Final Report, Social Research Report for the Scottish Government
- Hopkins, J.; Schurch, N.; Sarjeant, A.; MacNeil, C.; Currie, M.; MacDonald, E.; Forrest, R.; Smith, H.; Clarke, R. (2021) Measuring inclusive growth in the Highlands and Islands a typology, Online report
- Creaney, R.; Currie, M.; Teedon, P.; Helwig, K. (2020) Working with community researchers to enhance rural community engagement around private water supplies: an exploration of the benefits and challenges., Qualitative Research, 1-18. Published online.
- Philip, L.; Dowds, G.; Currie, M. (2020) Long-term impacts of flooding following the winter 2015/16 flooding in North East Scotland: Comprehensive Report., CREW Report, CRW2016_02. Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW).
- Blackstock, K.L.; Calo, A.; Currie, M.; Dinnie, L.; Eastwood, A.; MacLeod, K.; Matthews, K.B.; McKee, A.; Miller, D.R.; Nijnik, M.; Sutherland, L.A.; Waylen, K.A. (2020) Issues arising from SLC’s Interim Report on Regional Land Use Partnerships - Evidence from the Scottish Government Strategic Research Programme 2016-2021., Scottish Land Commission, Advice to Scottish Government on Regional Land Use Partnership, Appendix 3, 33pp.
- Pinker, A.; Currie, M. (2020) Community landowners on the Western Isles: Aspirations, challenges, and future prospects., Report on Workshop, Kinloch Historical Society, Isle of Lewis, 10 September 2019.
- Piras, S.; Currie, M.; Duckett, D.; Copus, A.; Tobiasz-Lis, P.; Dmochowska-Dudek, K. (2020) D8.3 Report on alternative scenarios for case study regions: Trajectories of spatial justice and actions to achieve it across Europe., RELOCAL H2020 Project Report, D8.3 020720, Version 2.0, 23 June 2020, 135pp.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L.; Dowds, G. (2020) Long-term impacts of flooding following the winter 2015/16 flooding in North East Scotland: Summary Report., CREW Report 2016_02, 24pp.
- Maclaren, A.S.; Philip, L.J.; Currie, M. (2019) Editorial introduction: diverse geographies of rural ageing., Ager-Revista de Estudios Sobre Despoblacion y Desarrollo Rural, 27, 9-15.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Then and now: Examining older people’s engagement in outdoor recreation across the life course., Leisure Sciences, 41, 186-202
- Piras, S.; Currie, M.; Copus, A. (2019) 2030 Scenario and updated mechanism map: Strengthening communities in the Isle of Lewis, Scotland., H2020 RELOCAL, Version 1, 18 December 2019.
- Currie, M.; Fisher, D. (2019) Evaluation of Scottish rural action., Report for the Scottish Government, 21pp.
- Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Dowds, G. (2019) Impacts of winter 2015/2016 flooding in and around Ballater and in the Garioch: Project Year 2 Summary., Project Report available on CREW website, 2 April 2019, 16pp.
- Currie, M.; Pinker, A.; Copus, A., (2019) Case study report: Strengthening communities on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, United Kingdom., RELOCAL Project Web-page.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L. (2019) Rural ageing., In: Gu, D. & Dupre, M. (eds.). Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 9pp.
- Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Dowds, G.; McKee, A. (2018) Impacts of winter 2015/16 flooding in and around Ballater and in the Garioch: overview of findings from Project Year 1., End of Year 1 Project, Final Summary Report to CREW, April 2018, 14pp.
- Irvine, K.N.; Colley, K.; Currie, M. (2018) Capabilities for engagement with landscapes for wellbeing., RESAS RD 3.4.3 Working Paper, 31 March 2018.
- Dowds, G.L.; Currie, M.; Philip, L.J.; Masthoff, J.F.M. (2018) A window to the outside world: digital technologies and new possibilities involving rural housebound older adults in local social activities., In: Curl, A. & Musslewhite, C. (eds.). Geographies of Transport and Ageing. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 5, pp101-130.
- Currie, M. (2017) Implications for rural areas of the Christie Commission’s report on the future delivery of public services. , Report to RESAS, May 2017, 5pp.
- Currie, M.; Juarez Bourke, A.; Prager, K. (2017) Evaluating the impact of the Scottish Government funded Community Resilience Development Officer post., CREW Report, CRW2016_08.
- Teedon, P.; Currie, M.; Helwig, K.; Creaney, R. (2017) Engaging communities around private water supplies., Project Report for CREW, CRW2014_12.
- Nimegeer, A.; Farmer, J.; Munoz, S.A.; Currie, M. (2016) Community participation for rural healthcare design: description and critique of a method., Health and Social Care in the Community, 24, 175-183.
- Currie, M.; Lackova, P.; Dinnie, E. (2016) Greenspace matters: exploring links between greenspace, gender and well-being with conservation volunteers., Landscape Research, 41, 641-651.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Hopkins, J.; Melo, P. (2016) Access to outdoor recreation by older people in Scotland., Report for Rural Communities Research, Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) Division, The Scottish Government. Social Research Series, 85pp.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Hopkins, J.; Melo, P. (2016) Access to outdoor recreation by older people in Scotland., Project Report to Scottish Government.
- Philip, L.; Roberts, A.; Currie, M.; Mort, A. (2015) Technology for older adults: maximising personal and social interaction: exploring opportunities for eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain., Scottish Geographical Journal, 131, 181-193.
- Farmer, J.; Currie, M.; Kenny, A.; Munoz, S.A. (2015) An exploration of the longer-term impacts of community participation in rural health services design., Social Science and Medicine, 141, 64-71.
- Roberts, A.; Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Mort, A. (2015) Striking a balance between in-person care and the deployment of eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain., International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 10, Article No. 27536.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L.; Roberts, A. (2015) Attitudes towards the use and acceptance of eHealth technologies: a case study of older adults living with chronic pain and implications for rural healthcare., BMC Health Services Research, 15, Article No. 162.
- Prager, K.; Morris, S.; MacLeod, K.; Currie, M. (2015) Exploring Interdisciplinarity - summary report of DICE at the James Hutton Institute., The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, March 2015, 88pp.
- Morris, S.; MacLeod, K.; Prager, K.; Currie, M.; Holmes, B.; Waylen, K.A. (2015) Theory and practice of interdisciplinary team based research for understanding socio-ecological systems: review of literature., Report on internal website, March 2014.
- Prager, K.; Currie, M. (2015) External stakeholders' views on interdisciplinarity: views from a range of sectors including operational and commercial., Report on internal website, March 2014.
- Prager, K.; Currie, M. (2014) Perceptions of interdisciplinary research - views of science group and theme leaders., Report on internal website, March 2014.
- Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2021) Outdoor recreation for older adults in Scotland: qualitatively exploring the multiplicity of constraints to participation., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, Article No. 7705.
- Creaney, R.; Reid, L.; Currie, M. (2021) The contribution of healthcare smart homes to older people's wellbeing: a new conceptual framework., Wellbeing, Space and Society, 2, Article No. 100031.
- Piras, S.; Tobiasz-Lis, P.; Currie, M.; Dmochowska-Dudek, K.; Duckett, D.; Copus, A. (2021) Spatial justice on the horizon? A combined theory of change scenario tool to assess place-based interventions., European Planning Studies, 30, 952-973.
- Creaney, R.; Currie, M.; Teedon, P.; Helwig, K. (2020) Working with community researchers to enhance rural community engagement around private water supplies: an exploration of the benefits and challenges., Qualitative Research, 1-18. Published online.
- Maclaren, A.S.; Philip, L.J.; Currie, M. (2019) Editorial introduction: diverse geographies of rural ageing., Ager-Revista de Estudios Sobre Despoblacion y Desarrollo Rural, 27, 9-15.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Then and now: Examining older people’s engagement in outdoor recreation across the life course., Leisure Sciences, 41, 186-202
- Nimegeer, A.; Farmer, J.; Munoz, S.A.; Currie, M. (2016) Community participation for rural healthcare design: description and critique of a method., Health and Social Care in the Community, 24, 175-183.
- Currie, M.; Lackova, P.; Dinnie, E. (2016) Greenspace matters: exploring links between greenspace, gender and well-being with conservation volunteers., Landscape Research, 41, 641-651.
- Philip, L.; Roberts, A.; Currie, M.; Mort, A. (2015) Technology for older adults: maximising personal and social interaction: exploring opportunities for eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain., Scottish Geographical Journal, 131, 181-193.
- Farmer, J.; Currie, M.; Kenny, A.; Munoz, S.A. (2015) An exploration of the longer-term impacts of community participation in rural health services design., Social Science and Medicine, 141, 64-71.
- Roberts, A.; Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Mort, A. (2015) Striking a balance between in-person care and the deployment of eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain., International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 10, Article No. 27536.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L.; Roberts, A. (2015) Attitudes towards the use and acceptance of eHealth technologies: a case study of older adults living with chronic pain and implications for rural healthcare., BMC Health Services Research, 15, Article No. 162.
- Currie, M.; Lackova, P.; Dinnie, E. (2016) Greenspace matters: exploring links between greenspace, gender and well-being with conservation volunteers., Landscape Research, 41, 641-651.
- Currie, M.; Macleod, K.; de Bruin, A.; Maynard, C.; Bammer, G.; Meagher, L.; Scott, A.; Reed, M.; Campbell, C.D. (2015) Working together for better outcomes: good practice for interdisciplinary researchers., Guidance Note from Working Together for Better Outcomes Workshop, Edinburgh, March 2015.
- Roberts, A.; Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Mort, A. (2015) Striking a balance between in-person care and the deployment of eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain., International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 10, Article No. 27536.
- Dowds, G.; Philip, L.J.; Currie, M. (2015) Bringing the outside in: technology for increasing engagement with the outside world among rural housebound older adults., XXVI European Society for Rural Sociology Congress, 'Places of possibility? Rural Societies in a Neoliberal World', Aberdeen, 18-21 August 2015.
- Prager, K.; Morris, S.; MacLeod, K.; Currie, M. (2015) Exploring Interdisciplinarity - summary report of DICE at the James Hutton Institute., The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, March 2015, 88pp.
- Currie, M.; Gilbert, A.; Farmer, J. (2015) Informing service change? What we can and cannot tell about health service provision in rural and urban areas using national datasets., Trans-Atlantic Rural Researcher Network Conference (TARRN), The Penn State University, USA, 17-21 May 2015.
- Irvine, K.N.; Roberts, M.; Eastwood, A.; Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Zhang, Z. (2021) Environmental science and mental health review., Report via Valuing Nature Program.
- Elliott, L.; Kennedy, C.; Rome, A.; Cameron, S.; Currie, M.; Pow, J.; Mackenzie-Baker, M. (2011) Study of the implementation of a new community health nurse role in Scotland., The Scottish Government. ISBN: 9781780457260
- Nimegeer, A.; Farmer, J.; West, C.; Currie, M. (2011) Towards best practice in co-designing health services with remote and rural communities: an example from Scotland., Health and Place, 17, 1004-1006.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L. (2019) Rural ageing., In: Gu, D. & Dupre, M. (eds.). Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 9pp.
- Dowds, G.L.; Currie, M.; Philip, L.J.; Masthoff, J.F.M. (2018) A window to the outside world: digital technologies and new possibilities involving rural housebound older adults in local social activities., In: Curl, A. & Musslewhite, C. (eds.). Geographies of Transport and Ageing. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 5, pp101-130.
- Wilson, R.; Hopkins, J.; Currie, M.; Potts, J.; Somervail, P.; Stevenson, T. (2021) National Islands Plan Survey Final Report, Social Research Report for the Scottish Government
- Hopkins, J.; Schurch, N.; Sarjeant, A.; MacNeil, C.; Currie, M.; MacDonald, E.; Forrest, R.; Smith, H.; Clarke, R. (2021) Measuring inclusive growth in the Highlands and Islands a typology, Online report
- Philip, L.; Dowds, G.; Currie, M. (2020) Long-term impacts of flooding following the winter 2015/16 flooding in North East Scotland: Comprehensive Report., CREW Report, CRW2016_02. Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW).
- Blackstock, K.L.; Calo, A.; Currie, M.; Dinnie, L.; Eastwood, A.; MacLeod, K.; Matthews, K.B.; McKee, A.; Miller, D.R.; Nijnik, M.; Sutherland, L.A.; Waylen, K.A. (2020) Issues arising from SLC’s Interim Report on Regional Land Use Partnerships - Evidence from the Scottish Government Strategic Research Programme 2016-2021., Scottish Land Commission, Advice to Scottish Government on Regional Land Use Partnership, Appendix 3, 33pp.
- Pinker, A.; Currie, M. (2020) Community landowners on the Western Isles: Aspirations, challenges, and future prospects., Report on Workshop, Kinloch Historical Society, Isle of Lewis, 10 September 2019.
- Piras, S.; Currie, M.; Duckett, D.; Copus, A.; Tobiasz-Lis, P.; Dmochowska-Dudek, K. (2020) D8.3 Report on alternative scenarios for case study regions: Trajectories of spatial justice and actions to achieve it across Europe., RELOCAL H2020 Project Report, D8.3 020720, Version 2.0, 23 June 2020, 135pp.
- Currie, M.; Philip, L.; Dowds, G. (2020) Long-term impacts of flooding following the winter 2015/16 flooding in North East Scotland: Summary Report., CREW Report 2016_02, 24pp.
- Piras, S.; Currie, M.; Copus, A. (2019) 2030 Scenario and updated mechanism map: Strengthening communities in the Isle of Lewis, Scotland., H2020 RELOCAL, Version 1, 18 December 2019.
- Currie, M.; Fisher, D. (2019) Evaluation of Scottish rural action., Report for the Scottish Government, 21pp.
- Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Dowds, G. (2019) Impacts of winter 2015/2016 flooding in and around Ballater and in the Garioch: Project Year 2 Summary., Project Report available on CREW website, 2 April 2019, 16pp.
- Currie, M.; Pinker, A.; Copus, A., (2019) Case study report: Strengthening communities on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, United Kingdom., RELOCAL Project Web-page.
- Philip, L.; Currie, M.; Dowds, G.; McKee, A. (2018) Impacts of winter 2015/16 flooding in and around Ballater and in the Garioch: overview of findings from Project Year 1., End of Year 1 Project, Final Summary Report to CREW, April 2018, 14pp.
- Irvine, K.N.; Colley, K.; Currie, M. (2018) Capabilities for engagement with landscapes for wellbeing., RESAS RD 3.4.3 Working Paper, 31 March 2018.
- Currie, M. (2017) Implications for rural areas of the Christie Commission’s report on the future delivery of public services. , Report to RESAS, May 2017, 5pp.
- Currie, M.; Juarez Bourke, A.; Prager, K. (2017) Evaluating the impact of the Scottish Government funded Community Resilience Development Officer post., CREW Report, CRW2016_08.
- Teedon, P.; Currie, M.; Helwig, K.; Creaney, R. (2017) Engaging communities around private water supplies., Project Report for CREW, CRW2014_12.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Hopkins, J.; Melo, P. (2016) Access to outdoor recreation by older people in Scotland., Report for Rural Communities Research, Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) Division, The Scottish Government. Social Research Series, 85pp.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Hopkins, J.; Melo, P. (2016) Access to outdoor recreation by older people in Scotland., Project Report to Scottish Government.
- Prager, K.; Morris, S.; MacLeod, K.; Currie, M. (2015) Exploring Interdisciplinarity - summary report of DICE at the James Hutton Institute., The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, March 2015, 88pp.
- Morris, S.; MacLeod, K.; Prager, K.; Currie, M.; Holmes, B.; Waylen, K.A. (2015) Theory and practice of interdisciplinary team based research for understanding socio-ecological systems: review of literature., Report on internal website, March 2014.
- Prager, K.; Currie, M. (2015) External stakeholders' views on interdisciplinarity: views from a range of sectors including operational and commercial., Report on internal website, March 2014.
- Prager, K.; Currie, M. (2014) Perceptions of interdisciplinary research - views of science group and theme leaders., Report on internal website, March 2014.
