Services
I work at the intersection of culture, oral tradition, ecology and community – bringing academic rigour, warmth and deep local knowledge to collaborations, commissions and creative projects. I work with cultural organisations, conservation bodies, universities, community groups and festivals across Scotland and beyond.
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Workshops and Learning
I design and lead workshops for organisations, conferences, short courses and community settings – online and in person. Topics include oral tradition and place knowledge, cultural ecology and environmental awareness, creative practice, fieldwork and creative enquiry, and intangible cultural heritage and nature recovery. I bring both intellectual depth and creative energy to learning spaces. Each session is participatory and shaped to the needs and context of the group.
Public Talks & Lectures
I give keynote talks, annual lectures and panel contributions at festivals, conferences and public events. Topics include oral tradition and place knowledge, cultural ecology and environmental awareness, intangible cultural heritage and nature recovery, creative practice and community stewardship, and the cultural rights and policy dimensions of all of these. I make complex ideas accessible and alive for general and specialist audiences alike.
Collaboration and Creative Production
I initiate and collaborate on events, projects, exhibitions, conferences and gatherings across cultural, academic, educational and community contexts. My projects bring together people and ideas that don't often share a room – combining intellectual seriousness with conviviality and collective experience.
Facilitation
I facilitate conferences, research events, participatory action research, community gatherings and organisational development events. I can run Open Space Technology days, World Café sessions and Offers and Needs Markets as part of networking, strategy or community-building events. My facilitation is attentive, unhurried and responsive to what's actually in the room.
Fieldwork and Fieldwork Training
I am a formally trained ethnologist and experienced fieldworker offering training, mentorship, and support in field recording, ethnographic practice, and community engagement. I work with students, artists, musicians, covering fieldwork preparation, ethics, interviewing, recording techniques, archiving, and creative application. I also provide fieldwork and community engagement services for organisations and projects.
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Hosting and Chairing
I host events, gatherings and conferences and chair panel discussions across a wide range of topics. My approach is relaxed, well-informed and responsive – I hold space well, draw out good conversation, and make guests and audiences feel at ease.