Outreach & Training
Moray Coast Tidal Marker
Date: 30 October, 2021
Time: 15:00
Venue: West Beach, Lossiemouth, Meet at the IAA Marker
Cost: Free
Volunteers will take part in a beach clean, organised through Surfers Against Sewage. Moray SUP Club members, members of the Covesea Light House Heritage Centre, and staff from Windswept brewing will all be there to show their support for the initiative, and be ready with a crisp pint at the end of a hard days work.
For further information: https://fb.me/e/15amNA5ih
Heard about Retrofit?
Date: 3 November, 2021
Time: 19:00-21:00
Venue: Inverness Cathedral, St Andrews, IV3 5NN
Cost: Free
Every home and homeowner in Scotland will be affected by the need to reduce carbon emissions; its part of the government’s strategy to tackle climate change. Inverness Architectural Association invite you to an information evening where you can learn about retrofit and get some answers to your questions.
No need to book, details on: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heard-about-retrofit-tickets-196468020137?
The River and Its City
Date: 6 November, 2021
Time: 14:00-15:30
Venue: Eden Court, Inverness, IV3 5SA, Meet at the Entrance Canopy
Cost: Free
A guided walk and conversation about the River Ness and its historic and present influences on Inverness. The partially completed River Ness Flood Alleviation scheme is already an existential reminder of the city’s vulnerability as a coastal city on a tidal river. ‘There will be challenge and opportunity in a future of growing Climate Change on sea and land’
No need to book you can just come along to Eden Court and meet us under the Entrance Canopy, dressed for the weather!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-river-and-its-city-tickets-198540228167
Skye Tidal Marker
Date: 6 November, 2021
Time: 11:00 TBC
Venue: Talisker Bay, Skye, Meet at the IAA Marker
Cost: Free
Volunteers will take part in a beach clean, organised through IAA Members on the Isle of Skye. No need to book but for further details contact marcus@dualchas.com.
Make It Smart
Date: 8 November, 2021
Time: 19:00-21:00
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
The Make it Smart Hub (MISH) is coming to the Highlands and Islands. MISH is part of the Construction Innovation Scotland Centre’s (CS-IC mission to support contractors and designers in Scotland to innovate and work towards a lower carbon future.) This is an opportunity to hear about their work using Scottish timber and their plans for training and access to state-of-the-art equipment in our area. Join us to hear about CS-IC and what will be available at UHI. All welcome for a glimpse into a more innovative construction future.
For further information/ booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-it-smart-tickets-198561200897
Space for Creativity
Date: 9 November, 2021
Time: 19:00-21:00
Venue: WASPS Inverness Creative Academy, St Stephens Street, Inverness, IV2 3JP
Cost: Free
Law & Dunbar-Nasmith, and subsequently LDN architects, have a long history of creative working nationally but critically for us in the Highlands and Islands. They are not only talented designers of new buildings but have key skills in re-purposing and bringing new life to existing buildings: a vital practice if we are to tackle our climate and resources challenges and support vibrant future lives for our communities. Join Stuart MacKellar, partner in LDN’s Forres office, for a stimulating talk illustrating some fabulous buildings and projects.
For further information/ booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-space-for-creativity-tickets-198584079327