Cairngorms National Park Heritage Horizons bid, project development and stage one application 'Cairngorms 2030: People and Nature Thriving Together' for CNPA.  Rob assisted the CNPA team to produce the Project Plan and the stage one NLHF application and supporting documents for this massive £40m+ project.   It was one of only five projects to be successful! 

Bangour Memorial Church Feasibility Study.  Working as part of a team led by architects Austin:Smith:Lord, for Ambassador Homes and Historic Churches Scotland, to identify and demonstrate a sustainable new use for this important historic building at the heart of a proposed new community.  RRHC undertook all the market and economic elements of the study. 

Twelve Towers of Rule Feasibility Study and Action Plan.  Assisted by Jo Scott Heritage and working for the Campaign for the Scottish Borders National Park.  We looked at the options and developed a project plan to turn the Rule Valley's historic towers, destroyed in the early 16th Century, into an attraction for visitors to the area.  

Silverburn Flax Mill Interpretation Plan for Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) and working with Jo Scott Heritage.  We worked as part of a major project team to develop the interpretation plan to support the NLHF stage two application for this multi million pound project - watch this space, decision later in the year!! 

Scottish Fisheries Museum Feasibillity Study as part of a team lead by architects Studio Niro.  Rob undertook the strategic planning required to develop the brief and project parameters to enhance the museum experience, finances and long term sustainability.  Rob has since been employed to undertake financial projections and economic impact assessments based on the recommended scheme.   

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!

Society Place, West Calder, successful NLHF Expression of Interest for a major community project to develop an old bakery into a visitor attraction, cafe, venue for hire and hub for people with additional support needs.  The project was all ready for a stage one NLHF application when Covid-19 lockdown hit - watch this space! 

"Bho linn gu linn" (from generation to generation) Carinish School, North Uist updated business plan and project development plan.  Updating the project to align with the new architectural proposals (Fraser Architecture) 

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) t 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 listed 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

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 for NLHF

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

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

2010 Projects

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

And many, many more before!