STICK's autumn conference will explore Scotland's rich railway heritage.

Following on from our Spring Event, which celebrated the anniversary of the opening of the Monkland and Kirkintilloch Railway in 1826, and reflected on the variety of events around railway heritage in the UK last year as part of Railway 200, this conference explores ways in which 200 years of railways have shaped Scotland's history and landscape.

Returning this year to the Engine Shed, Stirling, we are excited to present a fascinating and varied programme with topics including viaducts, signalling, and how the railways created the fish supper.

Speakers will include:

Felix Birch (Geotechnical Engineer, Network Rail)

Linda Fitpatrick (Head Curator, Scottish Fisheries Museum)

Moira McPartlin (Writer and Poet) and Colin Baird (retired Civil Engineer and Photographer)

Mark Watson (Deputy Head of Industrial Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland)

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) John Young

Plus more speakers and activities to be announced in due course!

Please note that this event is in-person only.

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BURSARIES

STICK is pleased to make available bursaries to attend their annual conference. Bursaries are open to all, and applicants for the bursaries need to meet one of the following criteria:

Be a current student,

Be a recent graduate (in the last 3 years), or

Be a heritage professional, currently out-of-employment (this excludes consultants and freelancers)

The bursary covers the conference attendance fee of £35, including lunch. Applicants must confirm that any costs they claim will not be paid by their employer. Successful applicants will be asked to produce a short written piece on their experience at the conference or their current research (where applicable) to be used in various STICK communications.

Applications must be made by e-mailing to STICKssn@gmail.com by the 23rd of October with the following information:

Name and organisation (if applicable)

Why you were interested in attending the conference

How attending the conference would be beneficial to your studies/work.

Successful applicants will be notified by the 30th of October.

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