WHAT’S YOUR HERITAGE? Past, Places and Traditions

CONSULTATION REPORT June 2017 “HERITAGE TO ME IS EVERYTHING IN SCOTLAND’S HISTORY. IT’S NOT JUST BUILDINGS BUT EVERYTHING Contents THAT’S PASSED DOWN LIKE SONGS, STORIES, MYTHS.” – Perth workshop participant Introduction 4

A new conversation to shape future policy 7

Survey key findings 8

Workshop key findings 12

Communications coverage 16

Taking action 19

Detailed consultation feedback 21

■ Survey results 22

■ Workshop process, materials and themes 38

■ Filmed contributions 60

■ Thanks 62

Rock carving, Achnabreck, Front cover: Argyll and Bute John and Joseph Clancy of The Laurieston Bar, Glasgow

2 3 Introduction

Historic Environment What’s Your Heritage? is the Scotland (HES) is the lead first part of this review. It is the public body for Scotland’s first ever informal exchange historic environment. Part of ideas we have had with of our role is to list buildings the people of Scotland about and designate other types designation and managing of historic sites and places. change to our heritage. We also regulate changes to We will use the feedback to some of these structures and directly drive policy change. provide advice to a range of stakeholders about managing The project ran from change. 23 November 2016 to 31 March 2017. We engaged Spreng We are reviewing our HES Thomson, an independent Policy Statement. It sets out communications consultancy, how we fulfil our regulatory to work with us on the project. and advisory roles, our The two main outputs of the designation criteria and project were: information about how we designate. ■ An online survey

■ Group workshops held across Scotland

Objectives 1.  ESTABLISH vital baseline evidence to inform changes to our policy 2. BUILD a picture of how the Scottish public view us 3. ENCOURAGE debate about, and interest in, what our heritage is and how it can be managed 4. SPEAK with a broad range of audiences and locations 5. RAISE awareness that we are a new organisation doing things differently

View of the Forth Bridge from South Queensferry

4 5 A new conversation to shape future policy

As a new organisation of Scotland’s places, buildings we wanted to open up an and monuments should be innovative dialogue with the designated, acknowledged people of Scotland about and celebrated. their heritage. What’s Your Heritage? was our first ever We also asked about how project of its type and it’s change to designated hugely important to us. I’d sites and places should be like to thank everyone who managed and what sort of took part and shared their development is appropriate views. for these special places.

We think that people are You can see the results of increasingly interested in What’s Your Heritage? in this different aspects of our report. We were delighted history that our listing and with the enormous amount designation policies have of passion and interest in not traditionally recognised. our historic environment We wanted to know if we shown by all ages, places and were right about that and, backgrounds. It was fantastic if so, how we could take a to hear from the Scottish fresh look at our work. people in this way and to explore how we can do things We asked Scotland’s people differently in the future. when you think about where you live, what are the places We will analyse the results and buildings that are of this dialogue to write new important to you – the things heritage policies using the that make you feel proud and public’s views. The people of have special meaning for your Scotland have shaped how community? We asked which we will recognise and manage Scotland’s heritage in the future.

Barbara Cummins, Director of Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland

The McManus, Dundee © Andrew Lee 7 WHILE 78% BELIEVE Survey key findings THAT SOME CHANGE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HISTORIC SITES AND PLACES, 8% WOULD 70% PREFER THERE TO BE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE NO CHANGE AT ALL. PEOPLE SHARED THEIR A SAY IN HOW HES 6% WOULD LIKE A LOT OF VIEWS BETWEEN DECIDES WHAT BECOMES CHANGE TO BE ALLOWED 23 NOVEMBER AND LISTED OR DESIGNATED 1,952 31 MARCH 89% HISTORIC HES ASKED PEOPLE 320 WOULD LIKE A LOCALLY SCOTLAND TO RESPOND TO THE RESPONDENTS WERE Past, RUN DESIGNATION 12 MEMBERSHIPS PROMPT “MY HERITAGE AGED 30 OR UNDER, SYSTEM IN THEIR AREA WON IS…” THEY RESPONDED THE MAJORITY OF BY SAYING IT IS ABOUT Places & AND RESPONDENTS WERE THE PAST, PLACES AND 70% AGED 51-60 TRADITIONS Traditions SAID THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE INVOLVED

95% THE MOST FREQUENTLY PEOPLE RESPONDED OF PEOPLE THOUGHT MENTIONED SPECIAL FROM ALL 32 LOCAL THE FACT THAT GEORGE PLACES WERE ORWELL WROTE AUTHORITY AREAS “NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR” EDINBURGH 95% AT THIS HOUSE MEANT IT GLASGOW BELIEVE THAT SCOTLAND SHOULD BE RECOGNISED ORKNEY SHOULD LOOK AFTER ITS HERITAGE WITH 89% FOUND PLACES WANTING TO SEE OUR SPECIAL BECAUSE HERITAGE CELEBRATED THEY ARE “BEAUTIFUL” WHILE OTHERS HIGHLIGHTED CHANGES TO THIS REASONS SUCH AS HISTORIC HOUSE WERE 50% POPULAR SCORING 7.6 OUT OF 10 Image reproduced courtesy of Dom Shaw “ It ’s what I think of when

83% WOULD LIKE TO SEE I picture home” IT RECOGNISED BY A PLAQUE, “It’s peaceful” 70% WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT RECORDED IN OUR DIGITAL ARCHIVE, “It’s an amazing insight 50% WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PROPERTY LISTED into our past” © Murdo McDermid 8 /Groves-Raines Architects Ltd. 9 522 respondents wanted to say “EVERY SUMMER... more about their heritage. Here is a selection of their views... WE WOULD GO THERE AND

“It should be easier for people to SPEND DAYS PLAYING take practical steps to preserve “Heritage has to have the heritage they find important to them.” a purpose, otherwise AND SWIMMING.” – Survey response “T here is more to Scotland’s it will simply die.” heritage than castles, museums and monuments. Let’s celebrate “Heritage should be dynamic and our industrial heritage and allow change. Those who built the preserve it for generations to original building did not expect it come.” to remain unchanged and neither “It is better that a ruined castle is should we. At times the effort to restored and lived in and cared keep things unchanged seems out for than left to decay further. of proportion with the need to use If done sensitively, modern a building to its best potential.” renovations and extensions are essential to the lifespan of historically important buildings.” “Importance to local

“I believe that adding a modern communities can look to a historic building is a terrible and hideous thing to do.” often be overlooked.” “Heritage should be allowed to be re-purposed where appropriate, “It should be preserved keeping the building alive and as near to previous continuing to exist for the future. as possible.” In a useful way.” “I feel we need to preserve old “We need to find more castles for future generations as a monument to those who lived effective ways of in them and not develop them as a habitable home.” encouraging people - of “It is not just the distant past that needs protected and celebrated. all ages - to understand, Some more recent buildings are also part of our heritage. They recognise and appreciate may not be to everyone’s taste… but they are part of our heritage their own environment.” none the less.” “Mor e opportunities for people to become involved in decision-making.” Exploring the rockpools by Dunure Castle, South Ayrshire © Paul Tomkins/Scottish Viewpoint

10 11 The workshops were open to everyone. 200 people took part at 12 locations across Scotland: Workshop key findings Giffnock, Dundee, Fort William, Glasgow, Hawick, Lockerbie, We asked participants to share their views on the Selkirk, Perth, Stirling, Falkirk, following topics: your heritage, recognising and Orkney and the Isle of Lewis. celebrating heritage and managing change to the historic environment.

Your heritage Recognising and

■ participants showed a celebrating heritage huge amount of passion, ■ widespread support for knowledge of, and care for “I have no idea how recognising buildings their local areas things are funded.” and places Stirling participant ■ experiences connected ■ there is a lack of with buildings and places “Listing is like the benefits understanding about listing are what really matter system. If you don’t know and designation how to work it, you don’t get the benefit. The forms are ■ lack of clarity about the “We’re really proud of my confusing and I don’t know wider planning system and school’s long history. I saw who to speak to.” who does what an old picture showing a Hawick participant pony and trap outside it.” ■ enthusiasm for being Stirling participant involved in designation “If you don’t know where you at a local level come from, you don’t know “There are sights, smells and where you’re going.” sounds you don’t experience ■ local knowledge is key Fort William participant anymore. The 1pm bell used and should be used to to go off at factories. The enrich decision-making “The oral history of people’s opening of factory gates saw memories is at risk of being hundreds of people throng the ■ HES is viewed as acting lost. It’s important to record streets. Phones and typewriters ‘nationally’ and not people telling their stories.” and police cars all sounded always on what matters Dundee participant different. The noise of trams at a local level tooting, the conductor’s bell “Use digital time capsules to on the No 73 bus in Dundee. ■ protecting, recording capture local history in films The smell of jute in Dundee, and promoting intangible and photographs.” linoleum in Kirkcaldy. The smell heritage linked with buildings Selkirk participant at train stations and docks.” and places is very important, Dundee group such as Common Riding in the Borders, local dialect and football chants

12 13 Participants at the Managing change to Hawick workshop the historic environment

■ widespread acceptance “Change needs to consider that change is inevitable local knowledge and sentiment.” ■ change to buildings Hawick participant should be informed by need and/or proposed use “Sometimes it feels like there’s a conflict between ■ existing buildings should users of buildings and the be adapted in sympathy desire for pristine purity.” with the local environment Perth participant HES knowledge and ■ “I think HES is not expertise is respected interested in the Disney- fication of heritage.” ■ all groups would prefer to see old buildings re-used Fort William participant

■ there is a perception “Design affects the that current consultation experience.” methods are tick-box Glasgow participant exercises

“It’s easy to be negative but the alternative to listing is worse. Nothing would be protected.” Participants at the – Hawick participant Participants at the Govanhill Baths East Renfrewshire workshop Young Persons 14 Services workshop 15 The project was featured in The Scotsman, 47 different publications in The Herald and The National as well as the Communications coverage following publications. 28 different locations ■■ Aberdeen ■■ Edinburgh ■■ Kirkintilloch (Evening Express) (North Edinburgh News) (Kirkintilloch Herald) ■■ Arbroath (Arbroath ■■ Ellon (Ellon Times) ■■ Kirriemuir What’s Your Heritage? The project also received Herald, Guide & Gazette) ■■ Fraserburgh (Kirriemuir Herald) featured in publications all personal contributions to the ■■ Argyll and Bute (Fraserburgh Herald) ■■ Linlithgow over Scotland and on local What’s Your Heritage? online (The Buteman) ■■ Galloway (Linlithgow Gazette) radio. People contributed blog. You can read these by ■■ Brechin (Galloway Gazette) ■■ Midlothian to the conversation online visiting the HES website. (Brechin Advertiser) ■■ Glasgow (Midlothian Advertiser) generating discussion about ■■ Buchan (Evening Times, Glasgow ■■ Milngavie what heritage means to them, (Buchan Observer) South & Eastwood Extra) (Milngavie Herald) ■■ Carrick (Carrick Gazette) ■■ Hawick (Hawick News) ■■ Montrose with the project hashtag Jess Smith ■■ Cumbernauld ■■ Hebrides (Montrose Review) #myheritageis. On 31 January ‘My heritage, my footsteps’ #myheritageis trended in (Cumbernauld News) (Hebrides News Today) ■■ Northern Scotland (P&J) Edinburgh. ■■ Deeside ■■ Inverurie ■■ Paisley (Paisley People) (Deeside Piper & Herald) (Inverurie Herald) ■■ Stonehaven Linda Zupancic ■■ Donside ■■ Kincardine (Mearns Leader) We filmed the views of ‘My Scottish family’ contributors including (Donside Piper & Herald) (Kincardineshire Observer) ■■ Stornoway John Clancy, owner of The (Stornoway Gazette) Laurieston. The video reached over 137,000 people and was watched 40,500 times Facebook thanks to circulation by Lost Almost 250,000 people saw Facebook posts about the Glasgow and The Laurieston project. People watched our videos over 43,000 times. itself. The video captured 4,822 Liked our posts and 761 made comments. the imagination of local traditional sign writer Ciaran Glöbel who produced a sign with Mr Clancy’s accidental Twitter catch-phrase “It’s just a pub” Nearly 255,000 people saw our Tweets which gained which now has pride of place 637 likes and 596 retweets. inside The Laurieston.

LinkedIn Over 9,800 people saw our posts about the project.

Instagram More than 70,000 people saw our posts about the project and Liked them over 3,800 times.

Website The web pages for the project were visited over 4,450 times.

16 #myheritageis Taking action

Now that we have completed the online survey and workshops we are ready to use this information to help us work towards drafting new historic environment policies that better reflect the needs and wants of the people of Scotland. We will be able to action some changes quickly, while others will take more time to be developed and implemented.

Based on your feedback, we are going to:

■ Analyse the results of the survey and workshops

■ Outline the key issues raised

■ Meet with the wider heritage sector in Autumn 2017 to talk about the results and the key issues

■ Develop key actions for the short, medium and long term with a timetable for their implementation

■ Revise the designation criteria and advice and consents policy in the Historic Environment Scotland Policy Statement in 2018

■ Keep everyone informed about how their input has changed what we do

And, most importantly, we will keep the conversation about our heritage going with the public and the heritage sector.

Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen, during the Islay Festival of Music and Malt © Paul Tomkins/ VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint 18 19 Detailed consultation feedback

■ Survey results

■ Workshop process, materials and themes

■ Filmed contributions

■ Thanks

View across the Sound of Iona to Mull 21 The survey Question 1

The online survey opened on 23 November 2016 My heritage is… and closed on 31 March 2017. It had 22 questions, some of which allowed respondents to give free (tick all that apply) text replies. Some questions had photographs to [answered 1,952] help illustrate the subject. The most frequent ‘other’ Other The survey briefly explained The results answers were art, literature different types of heritage Fashion and language. Replies also The results are set out below. included culture, museums, designation and also the ways Sport that heritage can be recorded The number of respondents films, archives, Gàidhlig, and recognised. Demographic to each question is given. Work wildlife and the sea. questions 18 to 22 were There were too many free Dance optional. text replies to include them all individually, however, we Military It was promoted on the HES have included a selection of Religion website, through social and the replies received. traditional media, leaflets and Food word of mouth. The survey Industry also included a prize draw “ Sc otland has one for Historic Scotland annual Home memberships. of the most unique Crafts A total of 1,952 completed Music responses were received. combinations of Community The purpose strong cultural and Identity Archaeology ■■ To be easy and quick to complete natural heritage.” People ■■ To reach a wide audience Family History and new audiences – Survey response Landscapes ■■ To capture baseline information for now and Buildings the future Traditions ■■ To show that we are a new organisation looking Places for the public’s views to The Past inform our work ■■ To increase understanding about designation, 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% recording and heritage management

22 23 Question 2 Name a place or building in Scotland that matters the most to you. 915 PEOPLE TOLD US WHY THEIR [answered 1,952] SPECIAL PLACE MATTERED TO THEM.

Amongst the most frequent answers were: ■■ “ It’s what I think of when Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Orkney Islands. Castles, I picture home” including Edinburgh, Stirling, Dunnotar and Urquhart “Because it tells the amongst many more were mentioned. ‘My home’ was ■■ “An iconic building” also a popular answer. ■■ “ I remember going as a child, I took my children and now story of the people take my grandchildren” Other replies included: Scotland’s coast and beaches, ■■ “It’s my home town” who have lived and Iona Abbey, St Andrews, Reilig Odhrain, Argyll, ■■ “I was born here” Cairngorms, Forth Bridge, Mitchell Library, Marischal ■■ “It’s peaceful” College, Ben Nevis, Outer Hebrides, Callanish Standing ■■ “Rich in history” worked here.” Stones, Tay Bridge, Wallace Monument, Frigate ■■ “ Every summer…we would go Unicorn, Falkland, Rosslyn Chapel, Glasgow School of Art, National Museum of Scotland, Loch Ness, there and spend days playing Crinan, Culloden, and New Lanark. and swimming” ■■ “ I can feel the spirits, ■■ “Burial place of my ancestors” my history” ■■ “It is a beautiful and diverse ■■ “It’s where I walk my dog” landscape” ■■ “A sense of connectedness ■■ “Because of the views” to an ancient past” ■■ “I feel connected to it” ■■ “Unspoiled” ■■ “ It combines landscape, history ■■ “ It’s an amazing insight into Question 3 and archaeology in one place” our past” ■■ “It reminds me of my family” ■■ “ Where a poor Glasgow girl Why does it matter to you? could learn and dream for free” [answered 1,952] ■■ “As close to time travel as I’ll ever get”

Because it is beautiful

It’s somewhere I like to visit

It’s somewhere I live, learn or work

It reminds me of a fond memory/ experience (such as a holiday, school trip or a celebration Another reason A visitor exploring 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Skara Brae, Orkney Islands

24 25 Question 4 Question 6 Yes 4.97% Would you like to have a say in how 30.48% George Orwell, the famous we decide what becomes listed or author, wrote the celebrated book designated? ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ at this No house on the island of Jura in the [answered 1,952] 1940s. Do you think this should be recognised?

[answered 1,952] Yes 95.03% 69.52% No

Question 7 Some types of buildings and sites such 11.12% as places of worship and schools are found all over Scotland. Not all of them can be legally protected by national Image reproduced courtesy of Dom Shaw listing or designation.

Do you think there should be a locally run system to recognise the value of Question 5 100% these in your area? 83% [answered 1,952] If yes, how? 88.88% Yes 80% 70% (tick all that apply) No 60% 50% [answered 1,860] 40% Question 8 20% If yes, would you get involved in a local 30.63% 0% scheme to recognise the value of your local heritage?

[answered 1,871]

o our digital archive o our digital archive Yes t

By listing the building listing By 69.37% By adding a record of it adding a record By A plaque on the building No

26 27 Question 9 Question 11

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most positive, tell us what you think of these positive, tell us what you think of these changes. changes.

The former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh This historic house has been extended site has been developed to provide with a smaller wing in the same style as housing and offices and it is now known as Quartermile. the main house. The building on the far left of the photo is also a newer addition. [answered 1,952] [answered 1,952] Average response: 6.47 out of 10 Average answer: 7.56 out of 10 © Murdo McDermid/ Groves-Raines Architects Ltd.

0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10

Question 10 Question 12 On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most positive, tell us what you think most positive, tell us what you think of these changes. of these changes.

Aberdeen’s Maritime Museum outgrew Maryhill Burgh Halls in Glasgow has the historic Provost Ross’ house on the been regenerated and extended to right of this photo and it expanded into provide new community facilities. the former church (to the left) with a glass link in 1997. [answered 1,952]

[answered 1,952] Average answer: 6.56 out of 10 Average answer: 6.61 out of 10 © Royal Fine Art Commission for © Andrew Lee Scotland, reproduced courtesy of Scran.

0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10

28 29 Question 13 Question 15 On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most Which of the following do you think positive, tell us what you think of the Historic Environment Scotland does? changes made to this castle. This castle has changed from being a ruin to being Tick all you think apply. lived-in. [answered 1,952] [answered 1,952]

Which of the following do you think Historic Average answer: 6.45 out of 10 Response Environment Scotland does? Records place and buildings for future generations 83.71%

Offers advice and support on maintaining buildings 77.41% © Jon Haylett and A Kilchoan Diary Manages visitor attractions like Edinburgh Castle 76.18%

0 2 4 6 8 10 Lists buildings and other types of designations 75.15%

Gives advice about changes to listed buildings 73.16%

Runs public events, talks, guided walks and tours 70.65%

Question 14 Manages archives and national collections 67.11%

What do you think Scotland should Decides about changes to scheduled monuments 65.98% do with our heritage? Provides skills training and apprencticeships 63.78% (tick all that apply) Provides grants and funding 58.76% [answered 1,952] I’m not sure what the role of Historic Environment 13.32% Scotland is 100% 95% Other (please specify) 5.69% 89% 90% 83% 78% 80% Amongst the ‘other’ 70% responses were: 60%

50% ■■ “Is a charity” 40% ■■ “ Works in partnership with 30% local authorities” 20% 8% 6% 10% 0.5% ■■ “ Attempts to limit climate 0% change”

■■ “ Fails to support the public when they appeal to HES”

■■ Record it Record “Involves communities” I don’t care Celebrate it Celebrate Look after it after Look ■■ “Does nothing about local issues” Not let it change Allow some change Allow Allow a lot of change Allow

30 31 Question 16 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your heritage? ■■ “ I believe that adding a modern for instance. It often seems that [answered 552] look to a historic building is a old but less ‘dramatic’ buildings terrible and hideous thing to do.” can be especially at risk.” ■■ “ More efforts are needed to ■■ “ I would like to learn more about ■■ “Heritage should be dynamic ■■ “I think it is important to protect preserve our local heritage. current research on heritage.” and allow change. Those who and record the past. But we Some support of the community ■■ “ There is more to Scotland’s built the original building must allow our built environment to take charge of these buildings heritage than castles, museums did not expect it to remain to evolve. To ensure it is useful is required.” and monuments. Let’s celebrate unchanged and neither should and relevant for today’s world. ■■ “ No owner should have a veto our industrial heritage and we. At times the effort to keep This is the best way to protect on whether their property should preserve it for generations to things unchanged seems out of buildings, but ensuring they are or should not be listed. HES must come.” proportion with the need to use relevant to us today.” list or schedule what they think a building to its best potential.” appropriate. It must maintain its ■■ “Sometimes I don’t think they independence.” “Buildings evolve with take a very practical view of… “It’s our greatest ■■ “ Make HES more relevant to local our heritage…if restrictions on communities.” the community around repair are so extensive to make asset after our it all but impossible to execute, ■■ “ I would like to see a real proper then the long term future of the people.” process established within your them. It is outdated building will further deteriorate.” structure to get Local Authorities ■■ “ We should not copy or fake to take responsibility for to assume no change ■■ “I find HES ot be elitist and old styles, but allow modern maintaining the historic buildings exclusive and not really the interpretation and contrast in their ownership.” should ever be made sector leader it purports to be.” to celebrate the past and the ■■ “ I am interested in places which to a historic structure.” ■■ “ We need to find more effective future.” not only represent ‘indigenous’ ways of encouraging people ■■ “ Many local buildings or areas Scottish culture (such as castles) - of all ages - to understand, aren’t listed or scheduled but also showcase Scotland’s ■■ “ Everywhere across Scotland recognise and appreciate their because they’re not a rare or fine multi-culturalism.” there are important buildings, own environment.” enough example of their type, archaeological sites and places ■■ “It should be easier for people to ■■ “ More effort should be put into but still mean a lot to people.” take practical steps to preserve not being maintained or showing how the majority spent ■■ “Heritage should be allowed the heritage they find important celebrated… There is a need for a their lives as this is our real to be re-purposed where to them.” clear, ambitious national plan of heritage not the bubble of the appropriate, keeping the action about how these can be wealthy few.” ■■ “I hope that we can record and revitalised in a way which brings building alive and continuing share information about where greater benefits to communities ■■ “ Aberdeen was once a unique to exist for the future in a useful I live with others.” and contributes to an equitable grand granite city. We feel very way.” let down by Historic Scotland’s ■■ “ The designations and listing vibrant Scotland.” ■■ “ I feel we need to preserve old lack of care or interest in process should be overhauled castles for future generations as ■■ “ It is better that a ruined castle is protecting Aberdeen city centre completely to produce a smaller a monument to those who lived restored and lived in and cared for future generations.” list of truly nationally important for than left to decay further. in them and not develop them places…alongside a protection If done sensitively, modern ■■ “I suspect that there is much as a habitable home.” system for locally important more general awareness of renovations and extensions ■■ “ We do not need a land of places…” the value of individual ‘star’ are essential to the lifespan of crumbling ruins.” historically important buildings.” buildings than historic streets

32 33 ■■ “ Designation is important in ■■ “Importance to local communities helping with the management can often be overlooked.” Question 17 of heritage sites. However, the ■■ “ More opportunities for people How did you hear about this survey? high majority of our heritage to become involved in decision- will not, and should not be making.” [answered 1,918] designated. That does not mean that it should be ignored. Undesignated assets are more “ I think we should Leaflet likely to face change so it is all 1.46% the more important to make sure that a wide and representative celebrate good Website 20.65% range of sites are recorded.” design of every era.” 25.13% ■■ “Access is critical.” Historic Environment Scotland social media ■■ “ Scotland has one of the most ■■ “ Listing works as a concept unique combinations of strong although press coverage usually Historic Environment Scotland newsletter cultural and natural heritage.” focuses on negative ideas about it.” 14.18% ■■ “So much has been lost already, and we need to prioritise and ■■ “ We public who interact and Workshops/events record more.” live and work around these 2.45% structures should have a say in ■■ “ The history of the common Word of mouth the redevelopment or restoration 7.40% 28.83% people should be more valued of these spaces.” than at present.” Other organisation promotional information ■■ “ Scotland’s heritage is an asset.”

■■ “ I believe that new isn’t always better…that utilising existing buildings is more sustainable.”

Question 18 0.57% Gender

[answered 1,916]

Male 39.61%

Female

I identify with another term 59.81% A family visit Portencross Castle, North Ayrshire © Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland/ Scottish Viewpoint 34 35 Question 19 Question 21 Age 25% Ethnicity

[answered 1,918] 20% [answered 1,888]

15% 65.41% of respondents were White Scottish.

10% Mixed or multiple ethnic group 1.80%

5% Black, Black Scottish or Black British 0.05% African, African Scottish or African British 0.26% 0% Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British 0.26% Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British 0.48% 70+ 61-70 21-30 51-60 41-50 31-40 Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British 0.48%

White Polish 0.53%

White Gypsy/Traveller 0.32% Question 20 20 or younger White Irish 1.59% White Other British 19.07% Location of respondents Any other/not listed 9.75% [answered 1,725] 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Council area Responses The ‘other’ responses included: Canadian, American, Edinburgh 367 Welsh, Scandinavian, Australian, Dutch and German. Glasgow 145 Fife 92 Highland 82 East Lothian 64 Perth and Kinross 59 Moray 55 Question 22 7.21% South Lanarkshire 53 Do you consider yourself to be Stirling 53 disabled under the definition of Aberdeen 49 the Equality Act 2010 Aberdeenshire 49 Scottish Borders 45 [answered 1,899] West Lothian 43 Dumfries and Galloway 29 Midlothian 29 North Lanarkshire 29 Falkirk 24 Renfrewshire 14 Argyll and Bute 23 East Renfrewshire 13 Yes South Ayrshire 23 Comhairlie nan Eilean Siar 10 92.79% Dundee 20 East Ayrshire 10 No Angus 17 North Ayrshire 9 Clackmannanshire 17 West Dunbartonshire 9 East Dunbartonshire 15 Inverclyde 8 Orkney Islands 15 Not in Scotland 240 36 Shetland Islands 15 Total 1725 37 Workshop process, Participants at the Dundee Science materials and themes Centre workshop

200 people took part in workshops across Scotland

Participants at the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability workshop

Participants at the Positive Prison, Positive Futures workshop

Participants at the Abbeyfield Scotland, Lockerbie workshop

38 39 Process Framing the conversation Survey and workshop topics

The historic environment is These activities helped to The survey and workshops were based around terminology that has been used support understanding amongst three key subjects. The content of the workshops in the heritage sector for some contributors and to empower reflected that of the survey, but sought more time, but it does not appear to them to draw from their unique in-depth responses. Visual materials used at the have wider public resonance. perspectives. workshops included a video and photographs of local listed buildings. To help participants understand The word heritage has many what it means, a presentation connotations as shown by the and video were shared at the variety of responses in the survey Subject Description start of workshops. The video and the workshops. was widely distributed across Your heritage What does heritage mean to you? A focus on places, digital channels. Flyers, social buildings, stories, people and traditions. media posts and media activity “Heritage belongs Recognising Tested knowledge of listing and designation, also helped promote the project. and understanding of HES and the value of how and why to everyone.” celebrating buildings are currently looked after. Asked what level – Positive Prison, Positive Futures heritage of input the participant would like to have in the listing workshop participant / designation process. Managing Sometimes places and buildings need to adapt to meet change to new needs, such as climate change, an extension, a the historic new use for an old building, landscaping work or a environment brand new building. This tested respondent’s views on change. Workshop Programme In the workshops this section was tailored to each location by selecting three local examples: a local listed building, an altered listing building and an example of a garden included on the Inventory of gardens and 1 December 2016 2 March 2017 designed landscapes. Positive Prison, Positive Futures, – P erth and Kinross Council staff, Glasgow Pullar House, Perth – AK Bell Library, Perth 25 January 2017 “ T he historic environment is not Young Persons Services staff, 6 March 2017 Giffnock, East Renfrewshire Forth Valley College, limited to stones, bricks and mortar. Council Stirling Campus It is the combination of tangible 8 February 2017 8 March 2017 Scottish Commission for Dundee Science Centre and the intangible – from buildings, Learning Disability, Glasgow 14 March 2017 landscapes and objects, to traditions, 16 February 2017 Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness – Abbeyfield Scotland, Lockerbie Historical Society), Isle of Lewis stories, memories and the connections – Border Club, Hawick 15 March 2017 between people and places.” 20 February 2017 Heilsa Fjold Community Centre, Philiphaugh Community School, Sanday, Orkney Islands Selkirk For All Our Futures, Corporate Plan 2016-2019, 20 March 2017 28 February 2017 Govanhill Baths, Glasgow Historic Environment Scotland Voluntary Action Lochaber, Fort William

40 41 Materials Your place in a box Workshop toolkit

The development of a The timescale of the project downloadable toolkit provided meant that the toolkit was not as a resource that organisations widely used as hoped. However, and individuals could use to several groups expressed a start their own conversations strong interest in using this at and to contribute their ideas future events to engage younger to the project. It contained people. everything needed to organise an event including: a core The toolkit was used by three narrative, a facilitator briefing groups and helped people note with workshop questions in more remote areas, such and photography, a video, as Stornoway and Orkney, to introduction presentation, email contribute their ideas. It also invitation text, editable poster, encouraged wider interest in the sign-in sheet, summary sheet project and the work of HES. and a handy checklist. ‘Your place in a box’ featured You can download the toolkit examples of listed buildings by visiting our website. paired with props such as popcorn and concert tickets. This was shown at Participant at the workshops and used to spark Govanhill Baths conversation with the groups. workshop

“I think the What’s Your Heritage? workshop toolkit is a great product to engage with young people.”

Participants at the Fort – Working 4 U Manager Stephen Brooks, William workshop West Dunbartonshire Council

42 43 ■ “Old Callander Road is ■ “ They were major not open to the public employers in Dundee. Themes or signposted, there’s an My nana worked part time important local story about A wide range of views were expressed in the workshops, at the school and mill it. We know Bonnie Prince when she was just 13.” and some themes emerged across all locations. Charlie travelled along the road.” Stirling participant Dundee participant We asked about three main topics: ‘Your heritage’, ■ “ Wishart Arch is the last ‘Recognising and celebrating heritage’ and ‘Managing remaining gate of the change to the historic environment’. Dundee wall, near the dock end of Dundee. “People make It’s the little things that buildings and 1. Your heritage connect stories.” Glasgow participant places.” When people were asked what heritage means to them local identity and community anchored all People conversations. People, stories, colloquialisms, dialect, – Scottish Commission Contributors shared stories In Dundee attendees for Learning Disability and traditions are all linked to, and create special of their personal heroes discussed the influential participant and heroines, from the past local family, the Baxters. meaning for, the buildings and places the people of and the present. Some have Scotland enjoy. Groups shared examples of hidden or accomplished amazing feats ■ “ Baxters provided wagon lesser-known features of the built environment in their like world-record holding covers and exported to ultra-marathon runner and the USA and also sails local area and reflected on the importance of traditions, local hero in Sanday, Orkney, for ships. Levi’s operated both old and new. William Sichel. briefly in Dundee, using surplus wagon covers Themes about buildings and places, people, language, to create hardwearing trousers, or ‘jeans’ as traditions and experiences emerged. they’re now known.” Dundee participant Buildings and places 214 examples were shared at People are surprised by what workshops. Cinemas, sports they see and learn, when “ W e had an overnight stay in grounds, parks, castles, they look beyond what is New Lanark. It’s preserved towers, bridges, mountains, immediately in front of them. the ocean, countryside and The workshops uncovered very well and is accessible.” cities, islands, farms, prisons, some fascinating stories and community centres and bingo local lore, revealing many Scottish Commission for Learning halls are just some of those lesser known stories in their Disability participant featured in conversations. local areas.

“ W atching John Clancy speak about the Laurieston pub – ‘it’s just a pub, just a pub’ – is an enduring memory.” A view of New Lanark, Alistair Redpath, Project Glasgow South Lanarkshire

44 45 Language The local significance that so we were forced to of names and naming forget about Mary, Queen was discussed in all the of Scots.” workshops. Four groups made specific reference A hotel that has had to the importance of numerous name changes was “I AM PROUD colloquialisms and local mentioned by a group as dialect. These help to representative of a vogue for characterise identity and changing names to appeal to OF MY AND OUR their survival depends largely the visitor market. on the community as the custodians of their local The group expressed concern language. that by naming too many HERITAGE.” places after local landmarks Changing a name can alter the area’s authenticity would – Survey response the identity of an area as become diluted. a participant in Glasgow observed: “Viccy Road (Victoria Road) was named

“I love using words like ‘braw’ and ‘scunner.’ Local language is dying out.”

– Forth Valley College participant Edinburgh Castle by night 46 47 Traditions While technology advances The groups noted that traditions and new habits form, are passed down through traditions that were once a generations and inherited and part of daily life fade away adapted over time. Traditions are into memory: precious and create a sense of ■ “ We walked over to our belonging and meaning as many friend’s house. We would of the groups explored. always play bridge there. One evening we visited and he turned around suddenly and said “Sshh!!” pointing at this glowing At Park Lea, a residential care joined in as a group, now square in the corner of home in Lockerbie, a resident people are isolated.” the room (television). We recalled the enjoyment of didn’t play cards after playing the card game whist: In Biggar, there were many that.” Glasgow workshop curling dances where “women participant “T here were four people would wear long dresses.” per table, they would bring ■ “ Attending the cinema their own cakes, stands and A woman from Dumfries was my culture. Now the embroidered tablecloths. spoke about her love of cinema experience is Hippodrome Cinema, Bo’ness © Duncan Astbury/Alamy Stock Photo You don’t really hear about walking. She walked around very different.” Govanhill whist drives anymore. They Holywood and New Bridge, workshop participant were well-organised, around and used to take her boys out Burns Night, for example. birdwatching: The difference was that you “I don’t think there’s a bird entertained yourself and they don’t know.” The schoolchildren from Philliphaugh Community School in Selkirk were interested in family, stories, and, in particular, Borders heritage and places linked with traditions like the Common Riding. The children mentioned the places they enjoy visiting including the swimming pool and the skate park.

Abbeyfield Scotland, Lockerbie residents pictured with Area Manager, Lynne White 48 49 Turquoise waters surrounding Iona

Experiences Attendees recalled in captivating It’s clear that the people of detail their experiences in the Scotland are extremely moved buildings and at the places that by, and proud of, the natural are special to them, and how beauty for which the country is these experiences engaged the renowned. Some fleeting, esoteric senses. Many made specific moments were remembered references to tactile aspects of fondly: the environment: ■ “ My first trip to Scotland was ■ “I love the seaside, the fresh Oban….The sea, it was a blue air, the sand between your that I’ve never seen before.” toes and swimming...” East Glasgow participant Renfrewshire participant ■ “ I love the countryside: the Some reflected on the power of long summers, the freedom, sensory memory: going out with my dad tending the sheep and, “I LOVE THE SEASIDE, eventually, lambing.” Lockerbie participant

■ “Loch Lomond is beautiful. THE FRESH AIR, Sometimes you take it for granted. I like sightseeing and walks there. It helps THE SAND BETWEEN you forget yourself and understand the past.” Scottish Commission The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow © Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert/Alamy Stock Photo for Learning Disability YOUR TOES AND participant

■ “The Barrowland Ballroom Buildings, while they are SWIMMING...” is just the same. The smell constructed of physical materials, transports me back to when are inextricably linked to wider – East Renfrewshire workshop participant I was a teenager.” cultural expressions of who we East Renfrewshire participant are and our communities.

■ “The Outer Hebrides suit me The workshops showed how very well. It’s full of history, important buildings are to people, beauty and isolation.” not only as part of their everyday Perth participant lives, but also as a way of promoting social connectedness.

■ “ Heritage to me is remembering where we come from. What buildings stood in times past. Keeping the culture alive with the memories.” Glasgow participant

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2. Recognising and celebrating heritage

The majority of contributors felt that the historic environment is something that you inherit, and that you have a responsibility to look after it for the next generation to enjoy. There is a lack of public understanding about what heritage bodies do.

It is important to local Groups expressed confusion When asked whether they people that: about listing and designation. would like to have a say in how HES decides what is ■ they know who to speak ■ seven groups were listed or designated, the to about heritage at a unsure what designation answer from workshops local level, even when meant. Some suggestions was a resounding yes. there are staff changes included: within HES and other ■ most groups said they organisations. ‘Paperwork’, ‘hoops to would like to have a say in jump through’, ‘costly how HES decides what is ■ advice and information with limitations’, ‘in a long listed however there was is consistent and easy to queue’, ‘control’. no clear indication of how understand. this might work. ■ only one group was ■ they are listened to. able to identify the ■ five groups specifically listing categories as A, B acknowledged the expert ■ there is follow-up and C and knew about role HES plays and communication following scheduled monuments. recognises that it could enquiries. be damaging to leave such ■ decisions are made with ■ three groups said important decisions to a balance of expert and ‘designation’ signifies the public. something of historical local knowledge and on importance, or a process ■ three groups suggested a case-by-case basis. that protects or keeps that communities All groups agreed it is something safe. should be consulted important to recognise and about category C listed record heritage. There are ■ four groups said they buildings, which are many local projects that play would like HES to share of local importance. a vital role in preserving oral more information about It is more likely that history and traditions, those how they decide what is communities would have mentioned in the workshops listed. valuable local knowledge included Sanday Voices in that could enrich the Orkney, Project Hawick, and decision-making process. Govanhill Baths Trust.

52 53 3. Managing change to the historic environment

Listed examples used in the workshops were tailored to the local area and helped focus talk about managing change to historic buildings and places. Themes about keeping buildings alive, demolition, accessibility, working together and education emerged.

Keeping buildings alive While it is clear that people Groups across the country feel passionate and attached shared their stories of places, to places and buildings, the that they enjoy visiting and groups were in agreement they explained how visiting that change is inevitable them enriches their lives, and that there should be creating memories: some degree of flexibility to accommodate and encourage ■ “I love Kelvin Hall, it has new uses and new materials. given me lifelong memories. It has a certain Participants told us that as atmosphere. I feel the far as possible, buildings history attached to it.” should be improved rather Perth participant than destroyed and, in the case of modern additions, ■ “When I visit Perth these should be in sympathy Museum and Art Gallery with the environment they are I have the same feeling situated in, adding value and I had when I went as a benefitting the community. child. I love it because it brings art to Perth, ■ “Adapt things instead of so you don’t have to slavishly recreating the travel to enjoy it.” original specification. Perth participant “WE ARE MAKING People will not use buildings if they can’t ■ “I love visiting Edinburgh afford to maintain them.” Museum. I saw a lady HERITAGE FOR THE FUTURE, Hawick participant dressed in a costume, it really helped me PLAYING A ROLE IN ■ “T hey should reuse understand the history existing buildings instead more.” of building modern Scottish Commission SHAPING HERITAGE.” monstrosities. Modern for Learning Disability developments next to participant – Orkney workshop participant old buildings destroy the appearance of parts of cities like Glasgow.” Fort William participant

Piers Arts Centre, Orkney 54 © Reiach and Hall Architects, 55 Image: Gavin Fraser The Hawick group gave us the following feedback about change to Tower Mill.

What should be allowed to change? ■ the interior ■ the use ■ utilities and services ■ access for people with reduced mobility ■ get the waterwheel working again – start a hydro scheme

What should influence decisions to make changes? ■ if it keeps the building alive ■ intended use ■ the community ■ money / funding

Demolition Not all buildings survive. Every Accessibility group shared examples of the Several groups discussed different loss of buildings such as schools, aspects of accessibility. pubs, bingo halls, churches, town halls and cinemas. ■ W ayfinding causes some frustration: “Brown signage “In the Borders there are a lot of – this was once a sign of empty neglected buildings in the something interesting, now countryside, because there are there’s too much brown signage. no more shepherds.” What do they mean?” Lockerbie participant ■ F our groups noted frustration One mentioned the Kennedy that the HES website was Monument in Fort William which cluttered and online resources was erected in 1852 in memory of were difficult to navigate. Dr William Kennedy, a local physician. In 1965, the Kennedy ■ P articipants with limited Monument was taken down and mobility, spoke about their the square was converted for use experiences at buildings and as a car park. places of historic interest. Uneven, bumpy surfaces and the shape of buildings inside make it challenging to get around and can impact on their enjoyment.

Tower Mill, Hawick 57 Working together Education Participants explained that Eight groups reflected on ensuring that communities the importance of education feel informed, empowered in promoting understanding and included in decision- of the importance of local making at a local level is very history, buildings and important. respect for them. Five groups made specific Five groups shared their reference to vandalism at concern that consultations disused buildings in their are mere box-ticking communities. exercises, feeling that outcomes may be In Dundee and Fort William, predetermined. groups mused on their own education journeys which In addition, every location shaped their understanding expressed a need for: of local history:

■ more information about ■ “We didn’t learn about funding. local history, we learnt about the battles of the ■ information about listing aristocracy. We didn’t and the implications of get anything about the listing. real Scotland.” Fort William participant ■ contact information for people who can help. ■ “If we were taught more about buildings maybe people would understand the significance.” Glasgow participant

■ “Kinlochleven’s industrial past created memories and attitudes still live on.” Fort William participant

Philliphaugh Community School, Selkirk

Investigating an early Bronze Age house at Cata Sands, Orkney 58 Filmed contributions Thank you to everyone who took the time to tell us about their heritage in a short video. You can view these on our website at www.historicenvironment.scot

Barbara Cummins, Director Jim Monaghan, Trust of Heritage, shares her Administrator and Arts views on the What’s Your Coordinator at Govanhill Heritage? project and Baths, Glasgow, explains his explains how her passion role and vision for the Baths. for a certain craft tradition connects her to places.

Murray McIntyre shares David Taylor, freelance his vivid memories and location manager speaks personal connection to about why he loves the heritage of Falkirk 1970s architecture. Football Club.

Fiona Read, student, Forth John Clancy, owner of The Valley College, explains Laurieston, recounts the why the Clackmannanshire history of the pub and what Tower Trail is so important heritage means to him. to her and her family.

60 61 The Tinkers’ Heart, Thanks Argyll and Bute HES would like to thank the following people and organisations and everyone else who took part in the project.

Abbeyfield Scotland Linda Zupancic

Action for Children Lochaber Chamber of Commerce

Age Scotland Museums Galleries Scotland

AK Bell Library, Perth National Trust for Scotland

Alistair Redpath, Project Glasgow Ness Historical Society

Built Environment Forum Scotland Perth & Kinross Council

BEMIS Empowering Scotland’s Ethnic & Cultural Philiphaugh Community School, Selkirk Minority Communities Positive Prison, Positive Futures Citizens Theatre Project Hawick Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society) Scottish Commission for Learning Disability Creative Scotland Scottish Licensed Trade Association Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights Scottish Tourism Alliance David Taylor, Location Manager Shetland Islands Council Deaf Action South Lanarkshire Council Dundee Science Centre Spreng Thomson East Renfrewshire Council: Young Persons Services TD1 Radio, Galashiels Falkirk Football Club VisitScotland Fiona Read, student, Stirling Young Scot Fife Tourism Partnership

Forth Valley College

Freedom Bakery

Glasgow Life

Govanhill Baths Community Trust

Greyfriar’s Garden

Heilsa Fjold Community Centre, Sanday, Orkney

Jess Smith, Heart of the Travellers Trust

John and Joseph Clancy, The Laurieston Bar, Glasgow

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