Director of Cultural Assets - Historic Environment Scotland @HistEnvScot , Trustee of @SmithMuseum - trainee photographer and architectural ironwork fiend.
Stirling, Scotland
Joined January 2011
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🗓️ Save the date for Thursday 3 December for BEFS Conference, Joining the Dots. The built environment policy landscape is crowded – this one-day conference explores how we can work together to address the issues of the day.
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If you’re going to the @HistEnvScot Family History Fair in Edinburgh on 6th November, our archivists will be there to answer your questions on researching your heritage.
Places are still available for the free talks on the day 👉bit.ly/HESFair26Talks
ALT A mixed group of men and women sitting on grass or leaning on rocks to be photographed at Glencreran, 1860s.
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"The things that bring places are alive are the stories of the people who lived in them or worked in them."
That's TV spoke to Fran Baseby from Historic Environment Scotland who discussed their Family History Fair, which is taking place on 6 November at John Sinclair House.
Dr David Mitchell retweeted
Here's oor Scots Word O' the Week'! Did ye ken whit it means? For mair Scots words why no' check oot Oor Wullie's ABCs? Git yer copy here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xS6Dc0
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Almost eight in ten employers responding to a survey of Scotland’s historic environment sector reported skills or knowledge gaps, new findings from Historic Environment Scotland have revealed.
projectscot.com/2026/10/hes-…
I have a weakness for #foundphotos and every so often i find a gem like this glass plate..
Dr David Mitchell retweeted
🏰 The Scottish Castles Association is developing a national record of Scotland's castles, aiming to create an evidence base for education, conservation and decision-making. The launch will be marked by a fundraising dinner on 18 November 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4AEpfxi
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Historic Environment Scotland has celebrated 30 years of Craft Fellowships by uniting graduating craftspeople, alumni and sector partners at an event acknowledging the skills needed to safeguard the historic environment of Scotland.
scottishconstructionnow.com/…
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🏰 Have you visited a historic site in Scotland? If so, you’ve helped to generate £2.3bn for Scotland’s economy through heritage tourism. Explore the vital economic role of heritage tourism in Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit 2026: bit.ly/3UyvAKm
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🗞️ Hot off the press! Historic Environment Scotland has published Our Past, Our Future (OPOF) Midpoint Report 2026, sharing achievements, learning and priorities emerging from the delivery of OPOF: bit.ly/4xns2be
grt to be part of new charity launched today incorporating Stirling Photography Festival and Wolfcraig traditional photography studios and darkroom. Our mission is to develop community through photography and keep traditional practice alive wolfcraig.org
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Breaking news! Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) 2026 was published today, providing evidence for the value of Scotland’s historic environment for our nation's economy, communities, and identity. Read it here: bit.ly/3UyvAKm
Part of new charity Wolfcraig will focus on traditional photography, skills and materials @FestPhot
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Historic Environment Scotland's new audit shows that only around 240 buildings in Scotland retain Angus flagstone roofs - highlighting the risk to regional identity and traditional roofing skills. Read more: bit.ly/3U7Y6SP
very sad to hear of the passing of Brian Watters - wrote the wonderful book on Carron Company and was passionate on our industrial heritage - a gent who was also generous with his knowledge and signed my copy for me years back.
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Interested in helping safeguard and champion Scotland’s most treasured #Heritage sites?
@HistEnvScot is seeking a new Chair and Board Members to help shape its future.
Chair of Board: ow.ly/Fazv50Zj1GH
Board Members: ow.ly/Ot3x50Zj1GG
#BoardOpportunity
ALT Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland
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Would you like to help protect and promote some of Scotland's most prized #Heritage assets?
Historic Environment Scotland is recruiting key positions to its board!
Chair of Board: ow.ly/Fazv50Zj1GH
Board Members: ow.ly/Ot3x50Zj1GG
@HistEnvScot #BoardOpportunity
ALT Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland