Peer-to-peer support for social media contributors within the Scottish cultural heritage sectors
Contemplating making the leap to Bluesky? Secured your handle but staying quiet? Started posting but not seeing growth? At our May event we heard from Justin Parkes, Industrial History Curator at North Lanarkshire Council. Justin is one of the contributors to the NorthLan Heritage Bluesky account, which racked up over 4,000 followers in just three months. […]
Read More Bluesky 101 for the Heritage SectorMalini Chakrabarty is a freelance designer and Communications Lead at Built Environment Forum Scotland. With a passion for anti-racism and inclusivity, Malini’s comprehensive background spans public engagement, arts, human rights, media, and heritage. For our March 2025 event, Malini talked about their experience using social media to advocate for causes within and outwith the heritage sector, offered […]
Read More Using Social Media as a Tool for AdvocacyFor our December 2024 event, we heard from Dr Kristin Leith FSAScot, Senior Curator of Clocktime, a new digital museum which enables a worldwide audience to discover how British clockmakers changed our world. Kristin discussed how her team have been steadily growing their follower and engagement numbers ever since they launched their accounts in early […]
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