Developing a network of low carbon active travel transport hubs to inform an application of 0.5M of carbon challenge ERDF funds supporting DHC. Initial priorities were identified and further interrogated from the Shetland Place Standard (SPS) public consultation data, see www.placestandard.scot for methodology. Issues around better PT scheduling around employment movement needs; convenience, payment systems, comfort and reliability were all … Read More
Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland – Programme monitoring and final evaluation, The Mountains and the People, National Lottery Heritage Fund
Our final evaluation bore down on the outcomes of the programme following ongoing review over the full period. This bold and extensive £5.6M project supercharged the path building industry, repaired Scotland’s frontline hills and changed many participants lives beyond their expectations. For the hundreds of students and volunteers involved the mountains their place of hard work, team spirit and psychological … Read More
Historic Environment Scotland (HES)- Review and Evaluation of Gaelic Learning
We assessed the impact, access, legacy and reach of HES Gaelic inputs and approaches across all HES communication outlets and points of exposure including, HES properties, the website and all publications. We observed and reviewed participants experiences of Gaelic education themes and language engagement and asked 80 teachers, 60 parents, 300 pupils and 53 HES staff and related stakeholders (delivering … Read More
Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust – Review of Tree Time
An inspirational scheme to increase canopy cover in the city of Edinburgh has been running for around 4 years. Everyone benefits: the public pay to adopt a tree across parks and city streets and all income generated is directed to tree replacement and increased planting across the city and beyond. The scheme forms part of Edinburgh’s million tree city ambition … Read More
MG ALBA digital media impact research
We undertook a national research study focusing on the impact of MGALBA media products; BBC ALBA, Radio nan Gael, BBC ALBA website, Learn Gaelic and Film G in relation to their awareness and impact on the Gaelic language. An initial step was a literature review of international sources in relation to minority languages media platforms; TV, radio, online content and … Read More
Destination marketing Strategy – The Great Trossachs Path
Writing the marketing strategy for this strategic route running 30 miles across The Great Trossachs Forest. The challenge to raise awareness and gain footfall involved a multi-dimensional approach. The selection of promotional tools most fundamental to drawing in more people and new audiences (as required by HLF funder) to the magnificent area required innovative ideas. We provide a specialism in … Read More
Delivery plans Smarter Choices Smarter Places- City of Edinburgh Council (CEC)
Prioritising the use of £1M investment in sustainable transport from allocated SCSP funds. Production of costed delivery and implementation plans for 1M of investments in sustainable transport actions; walking, branding and website for cycling/walking, 20mph marketing, personalised travel plan, mapping and route marketing, festivals and culture, bikes on trams, CEC travel plan and Edinburgh park business centre employee travel plans. … Read More
Travel Behaviour Change – West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC)
Targeting travel behaviour change amongst employees at West Dunbartonshire Council, supporting DHC. A large scale office relocation programme across the workforce was timeously grabbed to affect travel behaviour. The strongest factor affecting behaviour change was the impact of the planned reduction in staff car parking provision. We set up a staff reward scheme to both support and nudge travel behaviour … Read More
North West Locality (CEC) – Stockbridge Summer Solstice
Commissioned to the role of project manager we organised the EPOG (event planning and operational group) requirements which includes, emergency services, public safety plan, TTRO, security, licensing and environmental health. We produced the event manual, trained event volunteers, undertook the full event RA and fully managed the event on the day. We generated income from Smarter Choices Smarter Places funds, … Read More
CEC Inverleith Festival of Walking & Cycling
Running the events transport consultation hub for City of Edinburgh Council focused on identifying barriers to walking and cycling. For more meaningful data we matched the barriers to specific Edinburgh postcodes. We identified gaps in infrastructure and elements of support required and where shared path use conflicts were arising. We also gathered views (through online survey) on the quality of … Read More
Bòrd na Gàidhlig – Assessing cost-effectiveness of the £300k annum Iomairtean Gaelic youth initiative
Across 13 operating localities linked to secondary schools with Gaelic medium education (GME) we researched the impact of the Iomairtean youth programme. The focus was measuring the extent the investment was increasing Gaelic usage amongst youths. A great mix of Iomairtean delivery models operate across the Western Isles, Inner Hebrides, Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh. Detailed analysis of the workings and … Read More
Specialised programme management services on behalf of clients
We manage programmes for clients when they don’t have time. We plan and manage large scale events linked to behaviour change campaigns. We operate as a full project management agency delivering the complete event objectives, planning, marketing, campaign work, the event itself and monitoring. The full agency approach reduces the clients input enormously. Operating as internal project managers we ensure … Read More