The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project. Rob helped to define the project and produce an overarching Project Plan in preparation for a stage two NLHF bid, as well as drafting the application. This ground breaking project is aiming to save the Capercaillie from extinction by involving the communities in identifying actions to save them - look in Testimonials to see what the client thought!! The project was successful in its NLHF stage two and is now in the delivery phase!
A Visitor Experience Strategy for Galloway Forest Park with Jo Scott for Forestry and Land Scotland. This applied a new market led approach to visitor experience planning to ensure that the offer matches audience needs and exceeds expectations - and makes the most of the stunning landscape and wildlife!
Zetland Park, Grangemouth, activity and interpretation plan in support of the project's successful Stage Two NLHF application to transform this much loved urban park.
Aberdeen Football Club, working with Studioarc to prodce a market study and costed interpretation plan for a football museum as part of the new stadium development
Eriskay School, options appraisal, feasibility study and business plan for the Eriskay Historical Society in support of a stage two SLF application to purchase the old primary school and deliver a heritage centre and community cafe
Woods of Aberdeen Visitor Experience Plan, working with Jo Scott and for FCS to produce plans to improve the woodlands of Tyrebagger, Kirkhill, Countesswells and Foggieton on the outskirts of Aberdeen
Fife Pilgrim Way evaluation report (NLHF end of delivery phase) for the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust evaluating all the trail infrastructure, interpretation and activity for the completed project
Dean Valley Regeneration report to help define the project's vision, aims and objectives, provide activity and interpretation proposals and draft the text for a subsequent NLHF Expression of Interest
Stobs Camp evaluation report (NLHF end of delivery phase) for Archaeology Scotland for all the activity, training and interpretation delivered through the project
Coalfields Communities Landscape Partnership interpretation strategy with Jo Scott in support of a successful NLHF stage two application for this large landscape project stretching from Cumnock to Dalmellington
Dumbarton Central Station, assisting Lesley Kerr in the production of a detailed Conservation Management Plan for this Grade A railway station for the Dumbarton Stations Improvement Trust
The Shale Trail, working with Vyv Wood-Gee to plan the interpretation on a proposed new heritage based walking route in West Lothian (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 to bring the island's historical collection back to North Uist
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tentsmuir installation for SNH, FCS and FCCT
Interpretive Evaluation for Linlighgow 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