@DSM888

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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Dr David Mitchell retweeted
Project Scotland@projectscotOct 8
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-…

Historic Environment Scotland calls for action to preserve traditional skills | Project Scotland

(© Rob McDougall) James Collins, apprentice lead worker at Edinburgh Leadcraft Ltd ALMOST eight in ten employers responding to a survey of Scotland’s histor ...

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I have a weakness for #foundphotos and every so often i find a gem like this glass plate..
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🏰 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/…

HES celebrates 30 years of Craft Fellowships with skills event

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has celebrated 30 years of Craft Fellowships by uniting graduating craftspeople, alumni and sector partners at an event acknowledging the skills needed to safegu...

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Skills centre of excellence to house new heritage retrofit facility

Historic Environment Scotland’s national Retrofit Centre for Traditional Buildings is to become part of Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills in Camelon, Falkirk.

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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

Our Past, Our Future (OPOF) Midpoint Report 2026 | Historic Environment Scotland

A review of Our Past, Our Future: the strategy for Scotland’s historic environment at its midpoint.

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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

Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) 2026 | Historic Environment Scotland

SHEA is a biennial publication that focuses on data that is of practical use for the sector. This compendium of facts and figures records the state of Scotland’s historic environment and how it is...

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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

Rare Angus roofs at significant risk

Angus flagstone roofs are now one of the region’s most at-risk heritage assets, new research reveals

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wonder how long thats been like that…….😳😳😳😳
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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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Dr David Mitchell retweeted
Public Appointments@scotpublicapptsJul 8
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
Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland

ALT Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland

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Dr David Mitchell retweeted
Public Appointments@scotpublicapptsJul 1
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
Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland

ALT Public Appointment Opportunity: Historic Environment Scotland

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Did you know that you have until Feb 2027 to submit feedback on trove.scot? Trove.scot is a HES platform which brings together the Historic Environment Portal, Canmore, SCRAN, and Property in Care Collections data. Respond here: bit.ly/4tsJgly
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small people are hard work but endlessly entertaining….
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new contender for comedy ironwork - St Andrews…
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love the image of the vandal being harried !
Iain Cameron
@theiaincameronMar 24
To most people, the town of Stenhousemuir is little more than a funny-sounding name they'll have heard on the Saturday classified football results. Few will give it a second thought. However, its origin makes for one of the most intriguing place-names in Scotland. 1/n
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George Elmslie Owen was a painter later in life but produced a wonderful little book of prints of Stirling landmarks early on. I have been very tickled to find his studio was around the corner from my house…which may explain why some of his prints were on our walls…. #links
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