Decision Maker: Marr Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2025

Purpose: To make Area Committee aware of the new Historic Environment Team Strategy 2025-2028. The committee are being asked to provide comment on the content and areas of work proposed over the Strategy period. Comments provided by all six Area Committees will be incorporated into the final document prior to the report being presented to Infrastructure Services Committee (ISC) for final approval.

Content: To provide the following comments on the Historic Environment Team Strategy 2025-2028:   1.    Suggested Visit Cairngorms as a source of data on visitor motivation as it was considered that international visitors to the area would rank history and culture very highly. 2.    With reference to work at Dumfries House on teaching traditional skills, suggested a conversation with Balmoral to explore opportunities. 3.    Encouraged opportunities to engage with local schools.