OTNU Launch

The public launch of the Old Tools, New Uses project took place on Wednesday 9th June at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow.

It was well attended and we were fortunate to have the Minister for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop to formally open the event. Hyslop was very enthusiastic about the project and admired its creativity and collaborative nature.

Programme from the day

11:00 - 11:05 Welcome and introduction by Alexander Hayward, STICK Chair and Event Chair

11:05 –11:10 Official opening by Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Culture and External Affairs

11:10 – 11:20 Context of Effective Collections Project and range of current projects, Gordon Rintoul, Director NMS and Sally Cross, Collections Coordinator, Museums Association

11:20 – 11:35 Tools for Self Reliance – how the charity uses the material – Luke Caley, TFSR

11:35 – 11:50 Old Tools, New Uses –the importance of these collections – David Woodcock, STICK Subject Specialist Consultant

11:50 – 12:00 Old Tools, New Uses – programme, how to get involved - Catherine Gillies

12:00 – 12:15 Summary and Questions

12:15 – 13:00 Lunch

13:00 – 16:00 Drop-in Surgery