Join us in Dunfermline for the heritage networking event of the year
Sunday 29th September – Tuesday 1st October
Heritage Trust Network is bringing its conference to Scotland in 2024. Conference is always the highlight of the year; a fun and friendly mix of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and fascinating tours and visits to historic sites and community projects.
Dunfermline has been chosen as the venue because of its fascinating mix of historic sites and the way local organisations are working together to make the most of its heritage assets following the granting of city status in 2022. The incredible philanthropic legacy of Andrew Carnegie is woven through the city’s cultural infrastructure. Network member, Fife Historic Buildings Trust, has recently been granted three-years of funding to help it develop restoration and re-use projects in Dunfermline.
Programme:
The programme is currently being developed but here is an outline of what we have in mind…
All times and details subject to change. Delegates will be advised of the final programme.
Sunday 29th September (afternoon)
Conference information desk and bag drop 12.00 – 17.00 at Abbot House. A bag drop will also be available at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
Tours at 13.00 – 14.30 and 15.00 – 16.30. You can find tour information including times and descriptions on the Conference Accessibility page.
Conference drinks reception 17.00 – 18.30 at the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
Monday 30th September
Full day conference at the art deco, Glen Pavilion in Pittencrieff Park. Speakers from major heritage organisations and community heritage projects in Scotland. Workshops focussing on building resilient organisations to deliver heritage regeneration to benefit local communities. Stalls from a range of heritage businesses and support organisations.
Welcome – Heritage Trust Network Chair, Jeremy Fenn
Impact of the Heritage Trust Network – Heritage Trust Network, Chief Executive, David Tittle
Welcome to Scotland – Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture, Angus Robertson
Plenary Speaker – Architectural Heritage Fund Chief Executive, Matthew Mckeague
Plenary Speaker – National Lottery Heritage Fund, Director for Scotland, Caroline Clark
Case Study: Silverburn Park Flax Mill – ‘Challenges of delivering your first-ever heritage restoration project – with no previous experience!‘ with Fife Employment Access Trust Chief Officer, Duncan Mitchell
Panel ‘The journey to put Dunfermline and its heritage on the map‘ – Chaired by Heritage Trust Network Trustee for Scotland, Emma Berry. With Carnegie Dunfermline & Hero Trust Fund, Chief Executive, Gillian Taylor; Fife Cultural Trust, Chief Executive, Heather Stewart; Community Leader, Derek Bottom; and Fife Council, Councillor James Calder
Break
Break out Session 1:
- ‘Demystifying digital accessibility for heritage organisations‘ Heritage Trust Network, Beverley Gormley
- ‘Resilience – facing the challenges‘ Circus Eruption, Karen Chalk
- ‘Carbon reduction in historic buildings – an introduction‘ Historic England, Jessica van der Drift & Sarah Rousseau and Historic Environment Scotland, Heather Macnaughton
- ‘Future of Historic Churches across the UK‘ Panel session chaired by Sarah Pearce.
- ‘Dunfermline & West Fife – Wellbeing through Heritage‘ Dunfermline & West Fife – Wellbeing through Heritage, Grant Williams
Plenary Speaker – ‘Working collaboratively to sustain and enhance our historic environment‘ Historic Environment Scotland, Director of External Relations and Partnerships, Alison Turnbull
Case Study: Abbot House – ‘Abbot House; Respect the Old, Embrace the New‘ Abbot House Operations Manager, Louise Hutchinson
Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
Break out session 2:
- ‘Heritage on Film: Mastering Collaboration with AV/Film Production Companies‘ Squeaky Pedal, Pete Roch & Jason Davidson
- ‘Put the Wind in your Sails‘ Energy & Alternative Income Generation with the Huntly & District Community Development Trust
- ‘Catalysing Rural Projects with the Architectural Heritage Fund‘ Architectural Heritage Fund, Gordon Barr, Adam Hitchings & Rita Harkin
- ‘Creativity in the round – a celebration of creative approaches that add value‘ Buttress Architects, Stephen Anderson & Jenna Johnston
- ‘Explore the challenges of using modern materials in traditional building construction via the medium of cake’ Narro Associates, Steve Wood & Lily Erskine.
Plenary Speaker – ‘National Lottery Heritage Fund Raffle‘ Heritage Trust Network Chair, Jeremy Fenn
Plenary Speaker – Creative and Sustainable use of buildings, Natasha Huq
Case Study: Govanhill Baths. Govanhill Baths, Fatima Uygun & Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Chief Executive, David Cook
Break
Break out session 3:
- ‘Planning and delivering funder-friendly, engaging heritage activities. Six creative activities, guidance notes and take-away kit‘ Fife Historic Buildings Trust, Emma Griffiths
- ‘Your Place or Mine? Creating Placemaking Manifestos‘ Heritage Trust Network Youth Forum, Izabella Maar & Grace McAdam
- ‘FailSpace: Tools to help you have more honest conversations about failures‘ Queen Margaret University, Dean of Arts, Social Sciences and Management & Professor of Cultural Policy and Arts Management, David Stevenson
- ‘Everyone on Board – a practical guide to Board Diversity‘ Historic England, Dr Pen Forman, Charlie Garratt & Sandra Stancliffe
- ‘Lessons from the Architectural Heritage Fund’s Heritage Development Trusts programme‘ Architectural Heritage Fund, Gavin Richards & Fife Historic Buildings Trust, Lorraine Bell
Closing remarks – Heritage Trust Network Chair, Jeremy Fenn
Conference Ends – 17.00
Conference Dinner – 19.00
Conference Dinner is always a magnificent affair with some local entertainment guaranteed. In a new departure this year our setting will be the post-agricultural-chic of the Den at Culross.
Tuesday 1st October (morning)
Bag drop at Abbot House.
Tours 9.00 – 10.30 and 11.00 – 12.30. You can find tour information including times and descriptions on the Conference Accessibility page.
Another opportunity to visit community projects and historic sites in and around Dunfermline.
Farewell lunch 12.30 – 14.00 in the nave of Dunfermline Abbey and Palace.
If you have ideas about potential content for the Conference please contact our conference organiser, Hannah Tomlinson.
Tickets:
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Access:
We are working to make this conference as accessible as possible. Details of venue access arrangements can be found by clicking the button below.
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