We are delighted to announce the booking for the 2015 Scotland’s Community Heritage Conference (14th and 15th November) is now open!
This year we have something for everyone – from large landscape projects to sculptures celebrating local heritage, from burial spaces to 3D digital recording! The conference will be held at the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry (Perth and Kinross) and as ever, the emphasis is on community groups showcasing their work to research, record and promote heritage sites throughout Scotland.
This year our confirmed contributors include
- Access Archaeology Group (North Uist)
- Collie Mackenzie Sculpture Group (Skye)
- Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
- Inchinnan Historical Group
- Bennachie Landscapes Project
Our breakout training workshops makes this conference unique in Scotland, and this year we have organised several training workshops aimed at helping you develop and deliver your heritage project. This year the training workshops include
- Treasure Trove – overview of the process and identifying archaeological objects
- Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage (Funding workshop)
- Scotland’s Urban Past – Recording Urban Landscapes
For our full conference programme – please click on the below link
Conference Programme (PDF DOWNLOAD)
There are still spaces available to give a short poster talk (or if you are brave – a 1 minute madness!) or if you would like to book a display table please email Cara and Eve at chcscot@gmail.com to book your space. A list of local accommodation will be posted shortly.
There are many places to stay in Pitlochry and the surrounding area – please see our accommodation list for a selection.
Accommodation List (PDF DOWNLOAD)
Spaces are limited, so we advise you to book as soon as possible. You can pay for the conference either by filling out the booking form and sending us a cheque, or by paying online via PayPal, at the link below. Please note that we have had to add a 50p surcharge for all PayPal transactions as PayPal charges us for this service.
Booking Form (PDF DOWNLOAD)
If you wish to purchase your ticket online, please click on the PayPal Donate button below. While the icon does state ‘Donate’ please be assured that this link will take you to the secure online payment page for the conference. Please be sure to put in the correct amount, as stated below. We will send you an email once we have successfully received your booking, however please note that the confirmation email is not automated so you may not receive it instantly. Please note that booking for the conference evening meal has now ended.
Conference Ticket – £25.50
Please get in touch with Cara or Eve at chcscot@gmail.com or call us on 03000129878 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you all there!