The National Trust for Scotland is bringing its annual conservation conference to the University of Dundee for its first visit to the city on Wednesday 11 April. Called "Assessing the significance of cultural heritage", delegates will discuss conservation plans and understanding sites to maximise the effectiveness of conservation in Scotland.
Two academics from the University of Dundee will present papers alongside representatives form the National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage. Neil Grieve of the School of Town and Regional Planning will deliver a lecture on the historical significance of doors while Professor Charles McKean addresses the same issues in buildings. Vice Principal of the University of Dundee, Professor David Swinfen will give the welcoming address.
Delegates will be treated to a visit to Gardyne's Land, a recently restored building in the High Street of Dundee which is to be converted into a youth hostel.
For over ten years the National Trust for Scotland has organised a series of annual conservation conferences. Attracting delegates and lecturers from many countries including Australia, Estonia, England, USA, Japan and from all over Scotland, it has grown to be one of the most important conservation events in the professional calendar. This is the first time that the National Trust has held its conference in Dundee.ENDS