Busy couple of days at the @cosla.gov.uk conference talking about “The Future of Localism”

Great conversations about Scotland’s 455 museums, including 127 civic museums, & the vital role they play in our communities supporting learning, wellbeing & boosting local pride and connection.

Amazing to be part of the geophysical survey with @crookston.bsky.social, the first full study of the site, supported by @castlestudies.bsky.social

Exciting to think we might be uncovering some of the city's history hidden deep beneath the soil.

@archscot.bsky.social @digitscotland.bsky.social

Great day with the @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk team for our away day at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum. Glad to finally see the their display of items linked to R. B. Cunninghame Graham. He’s long been a hero of mine, living an extraordinary life as a writer, politician & adventurer.

Glasgow turns 850 this year, thanks to William the Lion who granted burgh status in 1175 and set the foundations for the vibrant city we know today. I stopped by his burial site in the ruins of Arbroath Abbey. Next time you head off for the Glasgow Fair, remember it began with his seal of approval.

Lovely to end the week with a visit to Montrose Museum for a preview of Perspectives: Collecting the World, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland.

It confronts colonial legacies, giving voice to silenced stories and encouraging us to reflect, learn, and imagine a fairer future.

Definitely picked the perfect time to start my new role at MGS.

Today the First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social launched Museum Futures, a £4m fund to support innovation, leadership & sustainability across Scotland’s museums.

Find out more here www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/museum-futur...

Great to meet so many new colleagues from across the museums sector at today’s @museumsassociation.org meeting at the @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social

Plenty of thoughtful conversations and a real sense of shared purpose.

Took part in today's @crookston.bsky.social community clean up.

We had a great turnout of local neighbours, families & our volunteers… all mucking in together to look after a place that means a lot to us and that improves the Castle for everyone who visits.

Delighted to have joined @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk as Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager.

It’s a real privilege to be back working to champion the value of museums and galleries

Helping tell their stories, celebrate their impact and supporting the sector to thrive.

Happy #BurnsNight

I came across this bust in Tallinn a few years ago, a reminder of Burns global influence & the values he championed.

For a’ that, an’ a’ that,
It’s comin yet for a’ that,
That Man to Man the warld o’er
Shall brithers be for a’ that.

#BurnsNight2025

The Darnley Sycamore. One of the most important trees in Scotland, linked directly to Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley.

As the city celebrates its 850th anniversary, hopefully @glasgowcc.bsky.social can act quickly to save and care for this local historic totem. 🌳

#StormÉowyn

Thanks to Volunteer Scotland for the invite to present at the Scottish Parliament’s CPG on Volunteering on behalf of Creative Lives

I loved sharing the stories of local volunteer-led creative groups & highlighting the vital role this super powered sector play in building vibrant communities.

All of Pollok’s creative community are invited to come together to connect, and help shape our future.

Come along to SWAMP on Brockburn Road on 5th Dec at 1pm and join the discussion.

Check out this visual record from our first meeting to get inspired.

Uplifting Creative Lives team trip to Bradford, next years UK city of culture, for our away day

The city's cultural energy was the perfect backdrop for thinking big and making plans for the year ahead.

Back to back wins for Scotland! It's been a while! Two performances full of the fight, desire and skill missing for the early campaign.