Find out about our committee members, who share a glimpse into their roles within the heritage and archaeology sector, and how they support the delivery of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy.
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Committee Blog: Gavin MacGregor
Day in the Life of Gavin MacGregor, Lead for Aim 4: Encouraging Greater Engagement Dr Gavin MacGregor is the Chief Executive of Archaeology Scotland and serves on the Scottish Strategy Archaeology Committee as the lead for Aim 4 – Encouraging Greater Engagement. I have worked exclusively in Scottish archaeology since graduating from the University of Glasgow and…
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Committee Blog: Emily Johnston
Emily Johnston is a PhD Student of Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. She represents Young People and Students on the Scottish Archaeology Strategy Committee. I joined the Scottish Archaeology Strategy Committee (SSAC) as the Young Person’s Representative in 2023, as I wanted to make sure that the voices of young people help to actively…
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Committee Blog: Ailsa Smith
Journey into Community Archaeology Ailsa Smith is a volunteer archaeologist and serves on the Scottish Strategy Archaeology Committee representing community and volunteer archaeology. I retired a few years ago but just before I retired, I completed the two year evening class leading to a Certificate in Field Archaeology from Glasgow University. Since then, I have…
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Committee Blog: Andrew Robertson
A Day in the Life of Andrew Robertson, Lead for Aim 3: Caring and Protecting Andrew Robertson is the Archaeology/ Heritage Officer for East Lothian and Midlothian councils. He is also currently the Chair of the Association for Local Government Archaeological Officers: Scotland (ALGAO:Scotland) and is joint Aim lead for Aim 3 – Care and Protect, of Scotland’s…
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Committee Blog: Helen Spencer
Meet Helen Spencer, Lead for Aim 2: Enhancing Understanding Helen Spencer is Head of Research at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and serves on the Scottish Strategy Archaeology Committee as the lead for Aim 2 – Enhancing Understanding. I’ve worked at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland since 2018, initially as Scottish Archaeological Research…
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Committee Blog: Kirsty Owen
Meet Kirsty Owen, Lead for Aim 1: Delivering Archaeology Kirsty Owen is the Deputy Head of Archaeology for the Heritage Research Service at Historic Environment Scotland and serves on the Scottish Strategic Archaeology Committee as the Aim 1 lead My working day usually begins around 08:30, although I’m up and about by 06:30 to feed…