Museums and Heritage Highland

Heritage Cafe - with Mary Miers
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Zoom, United States
Mary Miers is an experienced journalist who writes about heritage, the arts and culture. In this discussion, Mary will share useful tips and guidance on working with the media to help you gain coverage for your latest exhibition or museum project

Caring for the Big Stuff: Large Object Conservation Workshop
2026-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Highland Folk Museum, Aultlarie Croft, Kingussie Rd, Newtonmore, PH20 1AY, United Kingdom
A practical introduction to caring for large museum objects, led by Ross McKirdy. Learn about conservation ethics, materials, assessment and documentation, basic treatments, and safe moving/packing techniques. Includes hands-on elements tailored to real objects and the needs of participating museums.

Breathing Space
2026-02-27 18:00 - 2026-03-01 11:00 | Farmhouse Forres, Farmhouse, Forres, IV36 2TA, United Kingdom
A two-day Breathing Space mini-residency offering peer support and professional development for museum and heritage practitioners across the Highlands and Islands, Moray, Aberdeenshire and Argyll. The weekend provides facilitated time to connect, share skills, explore challenges and reflect on practice in a supportive, confidential environment. Led by sector specialist Tamsin Russell, the residency combines discussions, problem-solving and restorative time to recharge. Open to up to six participants with at least one year’s experience. Please see attached file for details on how to apply

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