Islands – future
Watch Islands – future, a conference dedicated to exploring the future of Scotland’s islands.
Day 1: Friday 21 June
Programme – day 1: Looking ahead to a sustainable economy, health and wellbeing
00:09 | Welcome and introductions
04:29 | An introduction to the Scottish islands | Professor Christopher A Whatley OBE, FRSE
40:50 | Creative archaeology in the digital university | Dr Antonia Thomas
01:34:12 | The future of marine environment | Dr Joanne Porter
02:08:48 | The Scottish islands and youth migration | Dr Rosie Alexander
02:33:41 | Rising tides: the future for cultural tourism in island archipelagos | Professor Donna Heddle FRSE
03:20:56 | Marine energy and its future | Erica Knott
Day 2: Saturday 22 June
Programme – day 2: Opportunities for culture, communities, and the environment
00:07 | Welcome and introductions
02:21 | Scotland’s island populations: diverse futures | Professor Michael Anderson FRSE
36:43 | Sustainable practices in island communities | Luke Fraser
01:28:39 | Community as a decarbonisation technology | Dr Becky Ford
02:06:43 | Exploring the seafood sector | Tavish Scott
02:31:50 | Closing | Professor Des Thompson FRSE and Professor Christopher A Whatley OBE, FRSE
