Our international keynote speaker,
Monica Magnussen, Head of International Affairs – Department of Climate and Urban Development, City of Copenhagen.

Monica delivers her presentation, ‘Copenhagen: A Liveable and Sustainable Comeback City.’

A brilliant day at the Scotland’s Towns Conference - our biggest yet, with over 300 delegates coming together to explore how innovation and investment are reshaping Scotland’s towns!

Today reinforced the potential we can unlock when we work together.

🔗 scotlandstowns.org/inspiring-in...

After successful afternoon workshops, we've moved onto our fireside chat, hosted by broadcaster, Rona Dougall!

Rona is joined by Martin McKay, Clyde Gateway, Kate Musgrave, South of Scotland Enterprise, Alan Paul, Fife Council and Jenny Urquhart, Johnstons of Elgin.

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The start of our workshops are underway, with some fantastic presentations and valuable Q&A sessions behind had.

Make sure you’ve signed up for the afternoon sessions!

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Off to a fantastic start with a conference opening from Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council and a Ministerial Address from Richard Lochhead MSP.

Lots more to come!

Great conversations being had in our exhibition space 🗣️👍

Grab a coffee and a pastry before heading into the auditorium ahead of the morning session! ☕️🥐

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We are looking forward to welcoming you today at the Scotland’s Towns Conference 2025, in partnership with Glasgow City Council!

We are reducing paper use and the programme, delegate list and exhibition details can be viewed at the below link:
scotlandstowns.org/stc25-delega...

See you soon! 💙

Our conference wraps up with an International Keynote & Audience Discussion.

Monica Magnussen, Head of International Affairs at the City of Copenhagen, presents 'Copenhagen: A Liveable and Sustainable Comeback City.'

STC25 Afternoon Plenary - 'Placemaking for Future Generations'

Rona Dougall hosts a fireside chat with Martin McKay, Kate Musgrave, Alan Paul & Jenny Urquhart, exploring how real investment can transform towns, support communities, and create places that thrive for generations to come.

Looking ahead at STC25 - 'Future-Proofing Sustainable Places'

Co-chairs Marcus Chidgey (Loqiva) & David O’Neil (Miconex) lead a session on Net Zero with SSEN, the role of CWB and circular economy with EDAS & ZWS, and Argyll & Bute’s vision for a thriving, 20-minute Helensburgh.

STC25 - 'Resilient & Liveable Neighbourhoods'

Chair: Adrian Watson (STP/Aberdeen Inspired)

Ross Grant on housing-led regeneration; Hugh Mulgrew on Corespace Kilmarnock; plus Transforming Communities Glasgow partners on revitalising the city’s TRAs.

Midday workshops at STC25...

'Creative Collaboration & Finance Models for Regeneration'

Chair: Alison Turnbull (STP/HES)

With Susan O’Connor (HES), Carolyn Powell (Huntly Dev Trust) and Jan Pringle & Sharon Ogilvie (SOSE)

Midday workshops at STC25!

'Town & City Centre Regeneration - Reimagined'

Chair: Mhairi Donaghy, Scottish Futures Trust (Place, Housing and Economic Investment)

Featuring:
- Ewan Curtis, Glasgow City Council
- Claire English, Moray Growth Deal
- Alasdair Morrison, Renfrewshire Council

Our morning session - 'Empowering Investment through Collaboration'

Featuring insights from:
- Susan Campbell, Director, Scottish National Investment Bank
- Lisa Gledhill, Muse
- Jonathan Guthrie, Robertson Group and Chair, Scottish Property Federation
- Kevin Rush, Glasgow City Region

Get to know the fantastic lineup for our morning session, 'Setting the Scene.' Hear from our conference host, Rona Dougall, Minister for Business and Employment, Richard Lochhead MSP and Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken

View the programme 🔗 scotlandstowns.org/stc25-progra...

We’re thrilled to welcome you this Thursday to our annual Scotland’s Towns Conference! 🎉

If you haven’t already, head over to our STC25 webpage to view the full programme and speaker line-up. Don’t miss it!
scotlandstowns.org/stc25-progra...

Register for the International Special Feature Event! 🌍

Join Maria Jaakkola, Head of Research & Development in Helsinki, & John Howie, Service Manager, Place & Health in All Policies at Public Health Scotland.

Don't miss this opportunity! 👇
scotlandstowns.org/event/helsin...

🚨Our next CPG event is next week. Will you be there? 🤔

March 4th | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

A session offering an opportunity to engage with key leaders shaping Scotland's town development. Register now to attend in person at Parliament or join us online 👇
scotlandstowns.org/event/cross-...