Recently Completed Projects
What's next??? Keep an eye out for new project completions
Work in progress
- Nurturing Natural Connections (Cumbernauld) project monitoring and evaluation over a five year period to 2030
- The Tim Stead Trust business plan to help secure a sustainable future for the home of the craftsman and visionary Tim Stead
- AHF Heritage Revival Fund Consultant Advisor for this vital heritage fund in England
- Ellisland business plan working towards a delivery phase NLHF application for the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to save the home of Auld Lang Syne
2025 Projects - it's been another busy but fun one!
- St Moluag's Cathedral business plan for Kilmoluag Liosmor
- Simpsons Golf Shop business analysis with Studioarc for Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group Ltd
- Steaming Ahead project evaluation for the Scottish Railway Preservation Society
- Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society) business plan
- Community Ownership Fund Client Manager through AHF
- Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath (North Uist Historical Society) business plan
- Upper Eden visitor experience in Kirkby Stephen interpretation strategy with Jo Scott and Marcus Byron
- Future Nature Landscape Connections bid development and application writing for Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust and RSPB Scotland
- Tweed Stories engagement plan for the Destination Tweed project with Jo Scott Heritage
Steaming Ahead project evaluation - the first steam locomotive to be restored in the new steam engine workshop
The Hill House – planning visitor facilities and the removal of ‘the box’
2024 Projects – celebrating 20 years of Heritage Consulting!!
- The Hill House early-stage business plan to help define the scale and nature of the visitor facilities and their operation once ‘the box’ is removed, and to underpin the NLHF round one application
- Queen Elizabeth Forest Park visitor experience strategy with Jo Scott setting visitor targeted development and enhancement priorities for the next 10 years
- Eriskay business plan update as the community already raise and spend almost £800,000 on phase one
- St Moluag's Cathedral, Lismore feasibility study and business plan with Studio Niro to help the community plan for future ownership of this internationally significant church
- Bannau Brycheiniog National Park heritage audit extensive research and creation of a methodology to measure and report on heritage within the National Park
- Community Ownership Fund – Client Manager role through AHF to help applicants reach a project ready stage ahead of their COF application
2023 Projects - some real career highlights this year!!
- Cairngorms 2030 project development and NLHF round two application for the Cairngorms National Park Authority
- Bannockburn Visitor Centre operational review and business plan (with Studioarc) for the National Trust for Scotland
- Schiehallion interpretation plan with Jo Scott Heritage, and Collaborate for the John Muir Trust
- Connecting Inverclyde’s Heritage: possibility, partnership and purpose project development and NLHF application for Inverclyde Council
- Angus Glens Visitor Experience Plan for Forestry and Land Scotland
- Dynamic Dunure project development and NLHF Expression of Interest
Cairngorms 2030, undoubtedly a career highlight. So pleased to be a part of this transformational project
Zetland Park rejuvenated is quickly becoming a ‘must visit’ public park
2022 Projects - another year of amazing projects!!
- Hall of Clestrain Options Appraisal, Feasibility and Business Plan for the John Rae Society with Simpson & Brown Architects
- Portobello Central Viability Appraisal for Portobello Town Hall with Munro Allison Architects
- Eriskay Island of Youth Centre Business Plan for Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh, Eriskay Historical Society (with BARD Architects)
- The Steading Project Viability Report for the Tim Stead Trust
- Silverburn Park Interpretation Plan with Jo Scott for FEAT
- Speyside Way Realignment on the RSPB Abernethy Reserve with Vyv Wood-Gee for RSPB
- Ayrshire Recovery – Maybole Castle Visitor Development Study and Business Plan for North Carrick Community Benefit Company as part of a Hall Aitken team
- Scottish Fisheries Museum Options update with Studio Niro
- St Kilda Centre (North Uist) updated market appraisal and business model for Sealladh Hiort
- Zetland Park Evaluation Report for Falkirk Council
2021 Projects - by far the busiest year ever!!
- Silverburn Flax Mill Interpretation Plan with Jo Scott for FEAT
- Selkirk - Haining Feasibility Study and Development Plan with Matt Benians Landscape Architect for Selkirk Means Business
- Cairngorms 2030 Heritage Horizons bid and supporting documents for CNPA
- Bangour Memorial Church Project Viability Report
- Twelve Towers Feasibility Study with Jo Scott
- Scottish Fisheries Museum Feasibility Study with Studio Niro
- Annan History Town Blueprint study with Studioarc
- Destination Tweed Audience Development Strategy
- Scottish Fisheries Museum business and strategic planning
- Edinburgh World Heritage visitor survey training workshop
- Outer Hebrides Heritage Audit as part of the Great Place Project
Selkirk community consultation on car park, campervan and new footpath link proposals
2020 Projects - Covid and a challenging year!
- The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project - successful project development and NLHF stage two application
- Society Place, West Calder, successful NLHF Expression of Interest
- "Bho linn gu linn" (from generation to generation) Carinish School - updated business plan
- A Visitor Experience Strategy for Galloway Forest Park with Jo Scott for Forestry and Land Scotland
Galloway Forest Park - one of the many amazing places on the Queen's Way
2019 Projects
- Zetland Park, Grangemouth, activity and interpretation plan in support of the project's successful Stage Two NLHF application
- Aberdeen Football Club, working with Studioarc to prodce a market study and costed interpretation plan
- Eriskay School, options appraisal, feasibility study and business plan for the Eriskay Historical Society in support of a successful stage two SLF application to purchase the old primary school
- Woods of Aberdeen Visitor Experience Plan, working with Jo Scott for FCS
- Fife Pilgrim Way evaluation report (NLHF end of delivery phase) for the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
- Dean Valley Regeneration report
- Stobs Camp evaluation report (NLHF end of delivery phase) for Archaeology Scotland
- Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership interpretation strategy with Jo Scott in support of a successful NLHF stage two application
- Dumbarton Central Station, with Lesley Kerr, Conservation Management Plan for the Dumbarton Stations Improvement Trust
Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership, East Ayrshire
The successful stage two SLF application brings the North Uist Historical Society's collection back to North Uist
2018 Projects
- The Shale Trail, working with Vyv Wood-Gee to plan the interpretation (leading to successful Leader and NLHF applications)
- St Kilda Viewpoint Centre, North Uist, project appraisal and business plan for Sealladh Hiort
- Carinish School, North Uist, options appraisal, feasibility study and business plan for the North Uist Historical Society in support of a successful stage two SLF application
- National Library of Scotland feasibility study undertaken with the Centre for Research in Digital Education at the University of Edinburgh, investigating opportunities to increase remote access to the national collection for remote communities
- Wyllieum business plan for the George Wyllie Trust investigating opportunities for a new visitor attraction at Greenock's new cruise terminal
2017 Projects
- Windyhill Visitor Experience Plan with Jo Scott for Forestry Commission Scotland, enhancing the woodlands around Johnstone
- Achamore House, Gigha, feasibility study for Gigha Heritage Trust with LDN Architects
- Project managing the Cowane's Hospital regeneration project, taking it to an HLF stage two 'shovel ready' status
- Willow Tea Rooms business plan for the Willow Tea Rooms Trust, supporting a successful stage two HLF application for almost £4million
The Willow Tea Rooms winning two 2019 RIAS awards
St Andrew's Cathedral, the dramatic end to the Fife Pilgrim Way
2016 Projects
- The Tron, Edinburgh, business plan for a new World Heritage Site visitor centre and community heritage hub for Edinburgh World Heritage
- Kielder Salmon Centre visitor experience plan with Jo Scott for the Environment Agency
- Loch Tay Safaris business plan in support of a successful funding application to create a new loch based safari for Highland Safaris
- Fife Pilgrim Way interpretation plan with Jo Scott for the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
- Project managing the Cowane’s Hospital regeneration project during the development phase between HLF stage one and two
2015 Projects
- Willow Tea Rooms business plan for the Willow Tea Rooms Trust
- Seven Lochs Wetland Park interpretation plan supporting a stage two HLF application
- Spittal of Glenshee hotel site tourism project feasibility study and business plan for the local community
- Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, assistance with successful award of HLF stage two funding
- Lochfield Cottage Visitor Survey for the Castle Loch Lochmaben Community Trust
- Kilmartin Museum project development for the Kilmartin Museum Trust successfully assisting with a stage one HLF pass
- The Crannog Centre and the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology Feasibility Study
Kilmartin Museum - Consultation and assistance with successful HLF Stage 1 application
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr - assistance with successful HLF Stage 1 and 2 passes
2014 Projects
- Wyllium Feasibility Study and Business Plan for the George Wyllie Foundation
- Zetland Park, Grangemouth, Activity and Interpretation Development for Falkirk Council
- Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage – Business Planning Masterclass
- Cowane’s Hospital Outline Activity and Interpretation Plan for the Cowane’s Hospital Maintenance Trust
- Sense of Wilderness outdoor residential education centre Feasibility Study for Sense Scotland
- Chatelherault Country Park Conservation Management Plan for the Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership
- Gaiety Theatre, Ayr, Outline Activity Plan for the Gaiety Partnership and successful Stage One HLF pass
2013 Projects
- Bennachie Visitor Experience Plan for Forestry Commission Scotland and partners
- Banavie and Fort Augustus feasibility studies for Scottish Canals
- Theatre Royal Dumfries Activity Plan for the Guild of Players
- CRAGG Visitor Data Audit for the Cairngorm, Rothiemurchus and Glenmore Group
- Colonsay Heritage / Visitor Centre Feasibility Study for the Colonsay and Oransay Heritage Trust
- Balmacara Forests Visitor Experience Plan for FCS
- Cowane’s Hospital Options Appraisal and Business Plan for the Cowane’s Trust
Which way now? - Bennachie review and Visitor Experience Plan
Highland Safaris' new Red Deer Centre
2012 Projects
- Biggar Museum Business Plan for the Biggar Museum Trust
- Mavisbank Options Appraisal and Business Plan for the Mavisbank Trust
- Highland Safaris Deer Centre Feasibility Study for Highland Safaris
- Tentsmuir Behavioural Survey for SNH
- Mull and Iona Visitor Infrastructure Feasibility Study for the Mull and Iona Community Trust
- Living Lomonds Audience Development Plan for the Living Lomonds Partnership
- Sunart Forests Visitor Experience Plan for FCS
- Devil’s Porridge Interpretation Plan for the Devil’s Porridge Trust
- Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Experience Plan for FCS
- Carron Valley Forest Visitor Experience Plan for FCS
2011 Projects
- Lang Craigs Audience Development Plan for Woodland Trust Scotland
- Queen’s View Visitor Experience Plan Primer Report for FCS
- Scottish Crannog Centre Training and Research Centre Feasibility Study for the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology
- Gourdie Farm Consultation and Forest Design Plan for FCS
- Foundation Edinburgh AV Feasibility Study and Business Plan for the Museum of Edinburgh
- Great Glen Canoe Trail Signage for British Waterways
- The Glasite Meeting House Business Plan for the Glasite Meeting House Trust
- Tentsmuir Time Trail implementation for SNH
- Mabie and Dalbeattie Visitor Experience Plan for FCS
- Cowane’s Hospital Options Appraisal and Business Plan for the Cowane’s Trust
The launch of the Great Glen Canoe Trail - Scotland's first formal canoe trail
Tentsmuir NNR interpretation with Studioarc
2010 Projects
- Tentsmuir installation for SNH, FCS and FCCT
- Interpretive Evaluation for Linlithgow Palace and Peel for Historic Scotland
- Blair Castle Interpretation Mentor for Atholl Estates
- Visitor Experience Plan for Tay Forest Park for FCS
- Visitor Experience Plan for the forests around Fort William for FCS
- Interpretation Strategy for Chillingham Park for the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association and Natural England
And many, many more before!