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6,000 Years of Architecture, Innovation & Design

Three speakers were given a period of Scotland’s past and presented the challenge to choose their three examples of architectural innovation and design that changed the face of Scotland, a joint event with National Museums Scotland to celebrate the focus Year of Architecture, Innovation & Design

A journey through Scottish architecture from the earliest buildings to today’s tower blocks. Three speakers were each given a period of Scotland’s past and presented the challenge to choose their three examples of architectural innovation and design that changed the face of Scotland. Hear and see their choices and contribute your own! This event was held in collaboration with National Museums Scotland.

Chair: Prof. Karen Forbes (Edinburgh University)

Prehistory (earliest people to 600 AD): Dr Tanja Romankiewicz (Edinburgh University)

Medieval (600 AD to Union of the Crowns): Prof. Richard Oram (Stirling University)

Modern (Union of the Crowns to today): John Lowrey (Edinburgh University)

The recording of this event has been made possible through the generous financial support of Sir Angus Grossart QC CBE DL LLD DLitt FRSE FSA Scot

The recording was undertaken and edited by Mallard Productions