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SUMMARY:Museums and Education Post-Covid
DESCRIPTION:Education is at the heart of all museum activity and prior to COVID-19 museums provided education activities predominantly in the form of guided tours\, staff visits\, school outreach\, loan boxes and professional development for teachers. When the pandemic hit many took their education online\, firstly by providing digital resources for use at home or in school and in time some experimented with virtual visits utilising video conferencing tech. As we emerge from the pandemic museums are looking to the future\, looking to relaunch some of those in person activities which are so important while capitalising on the opportunities of digital engagement both for local and global audiences. On this day we pose the question – what does a blended education programme look like for small – medium sized museums? This day is brought to you by XpoNorth with Support from MHH. \n\n\n\n– 11am – Arrival and Coffee \n\n\n\n– 11.30am – Welcome + Panel presentations  \n\n\n\nSteve Gardam\, Director\, Roald Dahl Museum \n\n\n\nGillian MacNee\, Learning Officer\, Historic Environmnet Scotland \n\n\n\nMark Macleod\, Freelance Museum Professional (Gairloch Museum) \n\n\n\nKatey Boal\, Engagement Manager\, National Trust of Scotland \n\n\n\n– 12.30pm – Panel QandA \n\n\n\n– 1pm – Lunch + Gairloch Museum tour \n\n\n\n– 2.15pm – Roundtable discussions \n\n\n\nTable 1 – What does a good virtual visit look like? (and how to do them on a budget) \n\n\n\nTable 2 – How do we balance a blended programme of education activity? \n\n\n\n– 3pm – Bookable one to ones with panel members or ENDs for those who need to head back \n\n\n\n– 3.45pm – Ends
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/museums-and-education-post-covid
LOCATION:Gairloch Museum\, Gairloch\, IV21 2BH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten Highland Women - Mary Marjory MacDonald\, Ullapool
DESCRIPTION:How is a notorious story which would have been thought of as shameful and shunned at the time remembered now?  Mary Marjory was the only child of a local Gaelic speaking fishing family who had a successful business in town.  She was orphaned in her teens and took to London society\, travelled across Europe and became a very successful jewel thief – gaining the trust of the Ladies she worked with  in high society circles.  She was caught and tried a number of times\, including on the platform at Strathpeffer Old Railway Station where this event will be held. \n\n\n\nPauline Moore\, freelance BBC producer and reporter and experienced podcaster\, will be in conversation with Siobhan Beatson\, curator at Ullapool Museum and Morven Macdonald\, curator Highland Museum of Childhood to uncover Mary’s story. There will be opportunities to explore the platform where she was caught\, look at the museum display in her memory\, enjoy some tea and cake and to be interviewed for a podcast\, giving your thoughts on the story. \n\n\n\nThis event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. 
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/unforgotten-highland-women-mary-marjory-macdonald-ullapool
LOCATION:Highland Museum of Childhood\, The Old Station\, Strathpeffer\, IV14 9DH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten Highland Women - Megan Boyd and Caroline Ross\, Brora
DESCRIPTION:Megan Boyd – salmon fly dresser (1915-2001) \n\n\n\nThough she never fished herself\, she is regarded as the finest maker of salmon fishing flies in the world. She took to the craft of salmon fly dressing under the supervision of a Sutherland gamekeeper. She won her first award in 1938 at the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow and received the British Empire Medal in 1971. Discussions are taking place about commissioning an art installation in her memory and erecting it at one of the gateways to the village of Brora. The move came after a Norwegian angler and Megan Boyd devotee made a pilgrimage to Brora to pay homage to her\, but was shocked to find nothing about her there\, although her life story is told at the Brora Heritage Centre. \n\n\n\nCaroline Ross (1904-1985) \n\n\n\nCaroline Ross was a 25-year-old\, single schoolteacher who concealed her pregnancy and delivered her ‘illegitimate’ child alone in her room in her lodgings in a rural community in the Highlands of Scotland in 1930. The child was discovered dead the same day.  \n\n\n\nShe was put in custody and charged with Child Murder and appeared in court three months later. The case was widely reported in the papers at the time. Writer and historian Nick Lindsay writes that – ninety years on and the sense of the stress and tension of the terrifying court case in which she spoke not a single word of evidence\, is tangible. The medical evidence appeared damning; the cause of the infant’s death was throttling\, but the jury delivered a verdict of ‘Not Proven’. An absolute cliff-hanger to the end! It’s an extremely sad story with a tragic outcome but\, it illustrates a lot about attitudes and lack of support for young woman who found themselves pregnant at the time. The court case was a media sensation at the time. How can stories like this be remembered and reflect on changing attitudes?  \n\n\n\nPauline Moore\, BBC producer and reporter and experienced podcaster\, will interview Dr Nick Lindsay\, author and chair of Clyne Heritage Society. Pauline and Nick will be joined by Mary Warrior for Megan’s story and by Wattie and Angela MacBeath for Caroline’s story. There will be an opportunity to look at objects related to the stories and enjoy a cup of tea. \n\n\n\nThis event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. 
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/unforgotten-highland-women-megan-boyd-and-caroline-ross-brora
LOCATION:Brora Heritage Centre\, Fascally\, Brora\, Highland\, KW9 6LE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten Highland Women - Margaret Swanson\, Castletown
DESCRIPTION:Margaret grew up in Castletown\, Caithness\, the daughter of the village cobbler. Despite her humble beginnings she went on to influence the education of generations of girls.  After early schooling at the local school\, Margaret was sent to board with an elderly lady to allow her to attend Wick Academy for further education. She became a pupil teacher in the town and embarked on teacher training in Aberdeen. She stayed in Scotland when her family emigrated to Nova Scotia.  It was her interest in the physical and mental development of  children which allowed her to change the “Code “ or requirements for sewing on the School Curriculum. The emphasis at the time was on the fineness of stitching on a delicate white material. This Margaret declared to be as meaningless as using black chalk on a blackboard. She became an instructor in the Glasgow school of Art\,  Charles Rennie MacIntosh was among her associates.  She developed the “ Margaret Swanson System of Educational Needlework” revolutionising its teaching in Britain and abroad. Children were encouraged to choose the bright colours of thread they preferred \, learning to stitch on unbleached calico with wool and cotton. Older girls were shown how to make their own embroidered garments\, allowing imagination and creativity . Margaret continued to travel\, research \,lecture and learn until ill-health put an end to her devotion to her craft.   \n\n\n\nPauline Moore\, BBC producer and reporter and experienced podcaster\, will interview Muriel Murray who first learned of Margaret’s story. There will be material relating to Margaret Swanson’s early years and examples of needlework on display for everyone to peruse over the tea and cake break. We will also be joined by the local school and local crafts groups as the audience is invited to make their own ‘sampler’ in Margaret’s memory. \n\n\n\nThis event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. 
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/unforgotten-highland-women-margaret-swanson-castletown
LOCATION:Castlehill Heritage Centre\, Harbour Road\, Castletown\, KW14 8TG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten Highland Women - Beatrice Garvie\, North Ronaldsay
DESCRIPTION:The Orkney Doctor and Photographer – Beatrice Garvie (1872-1956)\,  was one of the earliest women to qualify as a doctor\, and worked in Glasgow\, India\, and London. She understood the links between poverty and ill health\, and was prepared to champion equal entitlement to healthcare\, even when it meant putting herself on the line. Beatrice spent 15 years on North Ronaldsay as the GP in the 1930s\, and 40s.  She was a keen photographer and took lots of pictures of everyday life.  Local people were well used to Beatrice and her camera\, and would ask her to capture the important moments of family life for them. This work is now an important and unusually privileged record of island history. \n\n\n\nPauline Moore\, BBC producer and reporter and experienced podcaster\, will be joined by Fiona Sanderson\, artist and researcher\, as they talk with special guests linked to Beatrice directly. This event will be held on Zoom and recorded for use in an upcoming podcast series. Book via this link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unforgotten-highland-women-beatrice-garvie-north-ronaldsay-tickets-356229180067  \n\n\n\nThis event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. 
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/unforgotten-highland-women-beatrice-garvie-north-ronaldsay
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Unforgotten Highland Women - Isobel Gowdie\, Auldearn
DESCRIPTION:The Witch of Auldearn – Isobel Gowdie  (17th century). The story of Isobel Gowdie is embedded in the world of academia as part of the Scottish Witch Trial accounts.  Her story has also featured in a music composition by James McMillan and most recently an American novelist (Nancy Hayes Kilgore )has recently published a novel  – Bitter Magic – based on Isobel’s life.  What makes Isobel’s story different is that she confessed her witchcraft without the usual torture imposed.  She was regarded as a great story teller and her story has influenced later studies of witchcraft.  \n\n\n\nPauline Moore\, BBC producer and reporter and experienced podcaster\, will be in conversation with Melissa Davies\, curator of Nairn Museum\, Andrew Grant Mackenzie\, Highland Historian and Helen Wright who designed the mural to Isobel that can be found in Auldearn. There will also be an opportunity to view some objects related to witchcraft from the local area. \n\n\n\nThis event has been supported by the Year of Stories 2022 Community Stories Fund. This fund is being delivered in partnership between VisitScotland and Museums Galleries Scotland with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to National Lottery players. 
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/unforgotten-highland-women-isobel-gowdie-auldearn
LOCATION:Nairn Museum\, Viewfield Drive\, Nairn\, Highland\, IV12 4EE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Highland Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to bring many\, hopefully most\, of the Highland’s heritage organisations together. We rarely get a chance to meet up\, to promote what we do\, and to share ideas and concerns. There are many issues and concerns for heritage groups at present. We want to hear your experience and help find some solutions. \n\n\n\nWho is it for? Everyone working or volunteering in the Highland heritage sector! That means museums\, archives\, heritage centres\, heritage groups\, individual researchers\, community trusts – if you work/volunteer to preserve and celebrate the heritage of the Highlands then you are welcome. Our aims for the day are to bring the whole sector together to celebrate the work being done\, meet and learn from each other and explore the potential for stronger collaborative working at all levels. \n\n\n\nDo bring a display or have a table about your organisation so others know what you are about. We want the day to be fun\, inspiring and informative! We have arranged workshops on a number of topics. Please select which ones you intend to attend when booking. \n\n\n\nThanks for funding from Historic Environment Scotland\, Highland Council and ARCH\, the day will be free to attend and will include lunch. \n\n\n\nProgramme: \n\n\n\n10:00     Doors open\, coffees and teas\, set up and browse stalls \n\n\n\n11:00     Welcome and plan for the day \n\n\n\n11:30     Discussion groups \n\n\n\n12:15     Plenary session to report back from discussion groups \n\n\n\n12:30-13:45 Lunch\, with time to eat\, meet\, talk and view stalls \n\n\n\n13:45     Workshops \n\n\n\n14:45     Teas and coffees \n\n\n\n15:00     Plenary session on the ways forward \n\n\n\n16:00     Close \n\n\n\nDownload the booking form below to reserve your place \n\n\n\nHighland-Heritage-Day-Booking-form-v.-3Download
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/highland-heritage-day
LOCATION:Dingwall Academy\, A862\, Dingwall\, Highlands\, IV15 9LT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="ARCH Highland":MAILTO:archhighland@googlemail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Sealladh - Highland Heritage Conference
DESCRIPTION:A two day event bringing the Highland Heritage sector together to strengthen the network and create a vision for a positive future. \n\n\n\nAt this conference we aim to bring the network together to strengthen connections\, share successes and challenges\, exchange ideas and explore the skills needed to help the sector thrive into the future. With sessions on skills sharing\, our workforce\, resourcing and collections. \n\n\n\nThis conference is supported through the Museums Galleries Scotland Forum’s Fund project and is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund\, thanks to National Lottery players. \n\n\n\nDay 1 \n\n\n\n3pm Arrival\, coffee\, tea\, networking \n\n\n\n3.45pm Welcome from Dan \n\n\n\n4pm Skills Speed Sharing (chaired by Helen and Nicola) – This first session will be a fun\, kind of ice breaker session\, but also useful in learning about the diversity of skills in the sector\, the needs and wants of the sector and how we bring those two together. \n\n\n\n5pm Project Pecha Kucha – A series of talks from museums across the region on how they have responded to the demands of the last few years and/or on their hopes for the future. Please get in touch if you would like to present a project or topic from your museum. \n\n\n\n6pm Dinner at Velocity \n\n\n\n7.30pm Film Screening – Dùthcas | Home with QandA after (TBC) \n\n\n\nDay 2 \n\n\n\n9am Tea\, coffee\, networking \n\n\n\n9.30am Our People – A panel discussion looking at the museum workforce. How is our workforce changing? What are the current challenges in volunteering? How do we support our staff? Panel chaired by Tamsin Russell with Siobhan Beatson\, Ian Leith + David Bell \n\n\n\n10.15am Workshops to support the Our People session \n\n\n\n1 – Wellbeing in museums (led by Tamsin Russell) \n\n\n\n2 – Succession planning and using digital volunteers (led by David Bell) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n11am Tea\, coffee\, networking \n\n\n\n11.30am Resourcing Our Heritage – What’s the current picture? Challenges\, opportunities\, new ideas. Panel includes Gillian Simison MGS\, Megan Braithwaite NLHF\, Katie Mullen (Glencoe Museum and chaired by Ben Thomas. \n\n\n\n12.15pm Workshops to support ROH session \n\n\n\n1 – Capital projects discussion group (led by David Rounce) \n\n\n\n2 – Building a new funding model/innovative income generation (TBC) \n\n\n\n3 – Tourism in the Highlands (with Highland Tourism + Highland Historian) \n\n\n\n1pm LUNCH \n\n\n\n2pm Collections Now – Panel discussion looking at how we approach collecting in the 21st C. How do we ensure our collections are accessible and representive of society today? How do we care for our objects in terms of our capacity (skills\, time\, money)? Chaired by Katey Boal with input from Freya Samuel\, Rachael Thomas\, Abeer Eladany and Peter Knowles. \n\n\n\n2.45pm Workshops to support collections theme \n\n\n\n1 – Decolonisation – Abeer Eladany and Freya Samuel \n\n\n\n2 – Caring for our collections – Rachael Thomas \n\n\n\n3 – Digital engagement opportunities – Peter\, Knowles Smartify \n\n\n\n3.30pm closing remarks from Dan
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/sealladh-highland-heritage-conference
LOCATION:Wasps Inverness Creative Academy\, Midmills Building\, Stephen's Street\, Inverness\, Highlands\, IV2 3JP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Collections Care Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Do you have any niggling worries about your collection? Has something changed and you’re not sure if it’s a problem? Received a new object and wondering how to care for it? Planning a new exhibition or changing things in your store? Whatever your questions or thoughts\, we invite you to join us for a collections care get-together! In the morning Jeanette Pearson\, Conservation Officer at High Life Highland\, will lead a session focusing on physical objects in our collections. In the afternoon Richard Aitken\, Senior Conservator with Highlife Highland\, will lead a session focusing on paper and archival materials. \nWho should attend? \nThis session is suitable for anyone\, paid or volunteer\, who works with a museum collection. \nWhat will you learn? \nJeanette Pearson will host a session in the morning (10am – 12pm) on object care and conversation. The session will: \n\nProvide some examples and information on the types of conservation issues that she has experienced that are common to most museum collections.Aim to highlight and discuss the possible solutions and treatments.Discuss the practicality of treatment and collections care and pose a few important questions that you should always consider.Provide some practical advice on care of objects brought in by partcipants (please email nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk in advance if you would like to bring along a specific object)\n\nRichard Aitken will lead a session in the afternoon (1pm – 3pm) on the care of paper and archival materials. The session will: \n\nProvide some examples regarding handling documents\, with some practical experience.Carry out a cleaning workshop\, using conservation cleaning products.Show various forms of packaging ideas for documents\, books & photographs.Examples and discussion on how to deal with insects.Provide some practical advice on care of objects brought in by participants. (please email nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk in advance if you would like to bring along a specific object)\n\nAbout the trainers: \nJeanette Pearson ACR Conservation Officer\, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery and The Highland Folk Museum.‘My specialisation and training is in Archaeological Conservation\, but I have always worked as a museum objects conservator providing conservation treatment and collections care for a range of materials and objects ranging from archaeology\, natural sciences\, decorative arts and social history. A lot of my work involves active treatments assessing and stabilising newly acquired material as well as preventive conservation\, which involves managing and monitoring the environmental\, biological and physical factors that will influence the stability of collections in store and on display.’Richard Aitken ACR\, Senior Conservator\, High Life Highland Archive Service \n‘My training began with bookbinding\, studying Fine Bookbinding and Conservation at Guildford College. I went on to study archive conservation on the Archives & Records Association (ARA) Certificate in Archive Conservation\, whilst working at West Yorkshire Archives in Wakefield. I began working for the Highland Archive Service in 2009. In 2010 I was awarded accreditation status\, became an instructor on the ARA Conservation Training Scheme on map & plan conservation and in 2013 I completed a Masters in Preventive Conservation with Northumbria University. I thoroughly enjoy my job at the Highland Archive Service helping look after an extensive collection covering the whole of the Highland region.’ \nHow to book \nThe workshop will take place at the Highland Archive Centre and you can book your tickets here –  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/collections-care-surgery-tickets-721106608277?aff=oddtdtcreator \nBring your own lunch! Tea\, coffee and biscuits provided!
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/collections-care-s
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
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SUMMARY:Gaelic Development in Museums
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide an introduction to working with Gaelic in museums and heritage settings. The session will look at specific examples of where and how Gaelic can fit within museums\, covering some dos and don’ts and how to advocate for the language and culture. Anna MacQuarrie currently works as Gaelic Museum Development Officer with four independent Highland museums. Her previous museum experience has included wide-ranging curatorial work\, community engagement and contemporary collecting.
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/gaelic-development-in-museums
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20231025T113200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T113202Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding your data
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will look at how to access your social media analytics\, how to report them to High Life Highland and how your museum can use this information to further develop your social media strategies. \n\n\n\nHighLife Highland’s Service Level Agreement with Highland Museums requires quarterly reporting on all online ‘hits’. In recent years this has caused both confusion and inaccurate reporting. This workshop has been specifically designed to clarify what information is being requested and to help museums gain the skills to accurately report on their online data. It will also explore the benefits of conducting such audits in terms of building social media strategies and campaigns to help streamline your work in this area. \n\n\n\nTraining will be delivered by Siobhan Beatson (Manager/Curator at Ullapool Museum and MHH board member ) and Joe Derry Setch (Marketing and Communications Officer at MGS and MHH board member)
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/understanding-your-data
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20240904T103335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T103336Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Volunteering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Future Proofing the Highland Museum Workshop\, we invite you to join Make Your Mark for a free inclusive volunteering workshop. \n\n\n\nIn a time of societal inequality and sectoral precarity\, inclusive heritage volunteering is key to building a more equitable society and resilient heritage sector. To support volunteer-involving heritage organisations to develop more inclusive volunteer programmes\, Make Your Mark conducted research into barriers to and enablers for volunteering\, and created a practical toolkit to help voluntary organisations create inclusive volunteering action plans. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, participants will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nAdapt volunteer roles to suit a wider range of peopleExplain the benefits of and business case for inclusive volunteeringIdentify barriers to and enablers for volunteering
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/inclusive-volunteering-workshop
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Make Your Mark":MAILTO:hello@makeyourmark.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20240904T103950Z
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SUMMARY:Making Museums Accessible for Neurodivergent People
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Future Proofing the Highland Museum Workforce project\, supported by Museums Galleries Scotland and The Space. This workshop will be delivered by Aimee Fletcher\, a current PhD Researcher at the University of Glasgow researching ways to make the museum and cultural heritage sector more accessible to autistic and neurodivergent people. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be divided into 3 sessions: \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction to neurodiversity – getting to grips with current knowledge and understanding (terminology\, history\, how it fits into the wider disability movement how it has shifted recently with increased understanding).\n\n\n\nNeurodiversity in everyday life – highlighting the diversity of experiences and needs\, exploring common needs/barriers\, how this can impact visiting museums – thinking about what the barriers in the workplace are for ND visitors and colleagues\, what could help etc\n\n\n\nSensory audit – this is a practical session to apply what has been learned during the first two parts – we will move around the museum space with a prompt sheet to discuss and record what you notice in the space\, how you think it would impact a visitor\, and what might help.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n9.45am – arrive and coffee/tea and shortbread10am – session 1 – Welcome and introduction to neurodiversity11am – Break\, more coffee if needed11.15 am – session 2 – Neurodiversity in everyday life12.15pm – lunch (participants to bring a packed lunch or 10% discount for attendees in IMAG cafe)1pm – Sensory audit in museum space2pm ENDS
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/making-museums-accessible-for-neurodivergent-people
LOCATION:Inverness Museums and Art Gallery\, Castle Wynd\, Inverness\, IV2 3EB
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20241218T105745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T105747Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet streams are made like this
DESCRIPTION:An expert-led live streaming workshop for beginners. Learn how to improve and enhance your webinars\, talks and lectures using free and low cost software and readily available equipment. Interactive and discursive throughout\, get specialist tips\, tricks and techniques to better engage your audience and add value to your brand. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be delivered by Dougal Perman from Inner Ear. Dougal co-founded digital media company Inner Ear in 2000. They launched underground electronic internet radio station Radio Magnetic in 2001\, streetwise audio tour series Walking Heads in 2010 and traditional folk music web TV channel TRADtv in 2015. Pioneering the use of live streaming\, podcasting and interactive storytelling\, Dougal has driven the innovative use of creative content to engage audiences for the past 24 years. With deep experience derived from a combination of creative practice and client work\, Inner Ear provides training\, consultancy and production services with a particular focus on arts\, entertainment\, culture and heritage.
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/sweet-streams-are-made-like-this
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20250113T162538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T162540Z
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SUMMARY:What to do with Historic Churches
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to preserve and repurpose historic churches in our engaging workshops\, using Ullapool Museum and Strathnaver Museum as inspiring case studies. Learn practical strategies for safeguarding these architectural treasures while honouring their cultural significance. Gain insights from experts on adaptive reuse\, conservation techniques\, and community engagement\, all tailored to breathe new life into historic buildings. Perfect for heritage professionals\, community groups\, and history enthusiasts\, this workshop is your chance to help shape the future of Scotland’s church heritage. Join us and make a lasting impact!
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/what-to-do-with-historic-churches
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20250128T135723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T135724Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing to borrow or loan
DESCRIPTION:Two curators at Highland museums have brought significant art works and objects in to the area\, borrowing from national and international collections . Dan Cottam\, Grantown Museum and Vanessa Martin from West Highland Museum. With case studies and practical know how they will guide you through the processes and pitfalls involved in borrowing or loaning out objects and artworks.
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/preparing-to-borrow-or-loan
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20250310T111139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T161140Z
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SUMMARY:Air Faire
DESCRIPTION:A 1.5 day workforce summit for staff and volunteers working in rural museums and heritage\, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. There will be sessions on fundraising\, inclusion\, digital volunteering\, wellbeing\, working with young people and more.
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/air-faire
LOCATION:Wasps Inverness Creative Academy\, Midmills Building\, Stephen's Street\, Inverness\, Highlands\, IV2 3JP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20250514T113754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T113755Z
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SUMMARY:Big Scary Capital Projects Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Meet and learn from three people who have led on  major capital development projects\, transforming their museums. They have had the courage to take on major renovation projects\, repurpose old buildings or build brand new ones. Our panelists will share their experiences\, give practical advice and run down the challenges arising from these  ambitious and effective\, far reaching community projects. \n\n\n\n Agenda: \n\n\n\n 9:30 welcome  and introductions \n\n\n\n9. 35  – 11  What was the process?  Case studies  with questions from the floor  \n\n\n\n 9:35 Fiona Mackenzie – Strathnaver Museum’s £2million new build and redevelopment. \n\n\n\n 10.05 Nick Lindsay  –   Clyne Heritage’s current project turning a historic school in Brora into a new  home for a museum. \n\n\n\n10.40 David  Rounce – A new build extension and refurbishment of Glencoe Museum. \n\n\n\n 11.10 Break   \n\n\n\n 11.25 Panel discussion  – practical tips\, challenges and useful lessons learnt.  \n\n\n\n 12.00 Questions from floor. \n\n\n\n 12.25  wrap up
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/big-scary-capital-projects-symposium
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20251121T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T134127Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Cafe - with Mary Miers
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/heritage-cafe-with-mary-miers
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20251121T134911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T095341Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Big Stuff: Large Object Conservation Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/caring-for-the-big-stuff-large-object-conservation-workshop
LOCATION:Highland Folk Museum\, Aultlarie Croft\, Kingussie Rd\, Newtonmore\, PH20 1AY\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T201257
CREATED:20251121T135553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T102852Z
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SUMMARY:Breathing Space
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nMHH BreathingSpace Callout4_draftDownload
URL:https://museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk/event/breathing-space
LOCATION:Farmhouse Forres\, Farmhouse\, Forres\, IV36 2TA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="MHH":MAILTO:nicola.henderson@museumsandheritagehighland.org.uk
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