The Future of Community Heritage in Scotland: Summer Get-Together
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
3:00pm - 5:45pm
Augustine United Church
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Free, open to all and hybrid, join us in-person or online
You're invited to spend a few hours with us, to look back on our project so far and to share some ideas about the future. Over recent months we've been talking with lots of people about the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's plans for developing a new space for people to learn about and contribute to Scotland's heritage. You can read about some of these here.
At this event, we'll be bringing together some of the people we've bumped into along the way and unpacking some of the interesting things that we popped into our suitcase on our travels. One of those is a brand new resource developed by Emily Johnston (FSAScot), PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh. It brings together information about community archaeology activities across Scotland and Emily will join us to introduce and officially launch it.
We'll be sharing our experiences and insights and trying some of the ideas that have emerged during our conversations. Join us to hear more and continue to shape the development of the proposal for a Heritage Hub and the potential activities it could support.
This event is free, open to all and hybrid.
Date and time
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Tea and coffee from 2:30pm
Event starts 3:00pm
Event finishes 5:00pm
Followed by a drinks reception until 5:45pm
Location
In-person
Augustine United Church,
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL
Online
A Zoom link will be circulated ahead of the event.
About the event
There will be short presentations, group discussions and opportunities to help shape the Society's plans for a new Heritage Hub.
The event is organised and hosted by Horizons Research who are working with the Society to widen participation in the development of the Hub.
What we'll be doing on the day
Plans are still being finalised and we'll add more details as they are confirmed.
Hello and introductions
About the project
We'll share some of the key messages arising from our conversations
A short debate on language as a barrier and enabler in accessing heritage
If our first language isn't English or we don't work in the sector, how can we join in with important discussions or learn more about heritage if we don't understand the language being used? How will the name of the Hub shape the way in which people perceive it? We'll hear different responses to a question about the importance of language in heritage. Then we'll ask participants to consider what questions they would like to be debated in the future.
Learning from others
We'll hear from other organisations who have used spaces in new ways and developed services to respond to community needs.
Exploring community-led archaeology
We'll hear about a new resource being launched at the event and consider how it could support new activities and engagement with local heritage.
Staying involved and next steps
This is just the beginning of the Society's journey towards a new home and a Heritage Hub. How can we stay involved and support its development to ensure a new space that is inclusive and welcoming?
Drinks reception
Finish off the afternoon with us over a glass of wine.
Please join us!
There's more information about taking part further below, but it this event sounds like it's for you, please use the form to reserve your place.
We will collect your name and email address (and your organisation if you represent one) to send you details about the event and any follow up information. These details will then be passed to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland so that they can contact you about further opportunities to get involved. You will be able to opt out of this at the event if you wish.
Taking part
We hope the following will support you to take part. If we've missed anything or you have any questions please use the form below to let us know.
Getting to Augustine United Church
The church is about 15 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Lothian Buses routes 9, 23 and 27 stop at the National Library of Scotland, a short walk from the church.
Lothian Buses routes 35 and 45 stop at the National Museum of Scotland, a short walk from the church that includes a pedestrian crossing.
Getting to the church.mp4Accessing the venue
The main entrance to the church is up four steps with a handrail.
Step free access is available via a door to the right of the building – please ring the bell for attention. The Bell is to the right of the main entrance.
The access door is to the right of the main entrance.
Please note there is a tight turn in this passageway.
A standard accessible toilet is available on the ground floor and lower level (accessible via lift).
The venue (AUC sanctuary) has a hearing loop included.
Assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.
You can find further information on accessibility on the church website.
Food and drink
We will provide tea, coffee and water (and wine at the end!) You can use the form below to tell us about any dietary requirements.
British Sign Language interpreters
If you would like an interpreter to be present, please let us know using the form below.
Joining in
The workshop will invite everyone to join conversations, perhaps some drawing and writing. We will have facilitators who will support you to take part in a way that works best for you. We want this to be enjoyable!
There is no obligation to take part in all the activities.
How we like to work
Our goal is a safe and comfortable environment for all our participants. We have a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and bullying and ask everyone to act with respect to one another. We will ask anyone making comments which we believe to be inappropriate (e.g. offensive or abusive) to leave the event immediately.
