Supporting organisations to develop creative and exciting interpretation, exhibitions and engagement projects for diverse audiences.

About me

I set up my freelance consultancy in 2011 to help more organisations create outstanding exhibitions, interpretation and engagement projects. I work in many different media including hands-on exhibits and activities, digital interactives and film to stimulate active learning and engagement. My clients come in all sizes and many different types including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Edinburgh International Science Festival, Catrine Community Trust, National Mining Museum Scotland, V&A Dundee and the University of Edinburgh.

Latest blog posts

Ten Lessons Learned in Ten Years Freelance

Dec 14, 2021

The top ten lessons learned in ten years freelancing for museums and heritage sites. Follow-up article to my top ten high points.

Ten Years, Ten Top Moments

Dec 10, 2021

To celebrate ten years working freelance in the museum and heritage sector, here are my top ten high points.

Online interpretation?

Feb 25, 2021

How can museums without digital staff use interpretation planning techniques for in-person visits to plan their websites?

Visiting Scotland’s best prehistoric sites

Jan 29, 2021

Travelling, and visiting amazing places, is one of the best things about my job and it's one of the things I’ve missed the most while working through this Covid19 pandemic. It's the absolute definition of a 'busman's holiday' for an interpretation professional but, I...

How to connect with museum visitors (2)

Oct 27, 2020

What are the first steps for planning interpretation, exhibitions or activities that really connect with visitors? How to capture your vision for communicating with stakeholders.

How to connect with museum visitors (1)

Aug 7, 2020

How to create interpretation, exhibitions or activities that really connect with visitors. Techniques I use that involve visualisation to help staff to put themselves in visitors’ shoes.