Washington, DC TALKS

The evening will feature a talk from Dorothy Hoskins, Head of Development at Historic Scotland. Historic Scotland are custodians of over 300 of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites - Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle, Stirling Castle and more, from Edinburgh all the way to Orkney.

This talk will help us understand the skills and traditional training necessary for preservation of these sites, and how Historic Scotland is dedicated to developing programs to preserve and implement these skills.

Join us for an evening exploring Scotland’s rich cultural heritage with Historic Scotland. Custodians of over 300 of Scotland’s most iconic heritage sites.


Historic Scotland look after internationally recognised landmarks from the Edinburgh Castle to Neolithic sites in Orkney.

Discover the stories behind these iconic landmarks, the preservation challenges they face and combination of cutting-edge techniques and traditional skills which are shaping their future.

This talk will connect you to the places that tell the Scotland’s story, and the people who ensure they will continue to inspire future generations.

Reserve your tickets now.

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NOTE: Tickets are processed thru the American-Scottish Foundation.

Order Tickets below or call the ASF office on (929) 499-9025 or email: americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com if you have any questions

ASF Member Tickets $65	SAWS Member Tickets $65
NCTDC Member Tickets $65	NON MEMBER Tickets $75

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Dorothy Hoskins

Dorothy Hoskins is Head of Development at Historic Scotland and has worked in the Scottish heritage sector for over 20 years. Initially building a career in marketing, Dorothy pursued her passion for heritage by studying Architectural Conservation in Edinburgh. She then worked with various Building Preservation Trusts before joining Historic Scotland in 2007. Dorothy has been instrumental in numerous projects, aiding communities to revitalise derelict buildings across Scotland and being part of a team to develop the £11 million Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Scotland's hub for technical conservation and training. Her current portfolio includes overseeing Historic Scotland's contributions to a multi-million pound investment in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and supporting traditional skills training programs. Dorothy’s knowledge and enthusiasm for Scotland’s built heritage make her an inspiring speaker in the field of heritage conservation.

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