Award-winning Gairloch Museum finds way round coronavirus crisis with outreach officer appointment
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THERE was a new start for the New Year when Mark Macleod was appointed to a new events and outreach role at Gairloch Museum.
He will be responsible for creating opportunities for the public to learn and engage with the museum online and, when restrictions are lifted, on site.
Mr Macleod will also be helping the museum during the current coronavirus pandemic by moving activity online which helps by breaking down geographic boundaries – members of the public are able to attend online talks and activities no matter where they live.
Museum curator Dr Karen Buchanan said: “Digital outreach has become crucial due to Covid-19 for all businesses and we are no exception. We’re delighted that Mark will be able to help us better serve our existing audiences and reach beyond our local area – helping to capitalise on the opportunities presented to us as a winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year.”
Mr Macleod brings with him a wealth of experience as a museum professional, having worked previously with Fife Cultural Trust, University of St Andrews and the Falconer Museum in Forres.
He said: “I’m excited to be joining Gairloch Museum – though times are without doubt challenging in the heritage sector, this first class visitor attraction definitely has plenty to offer the public in terms of museum experience and I’m looking forward to working with the staff and volunteers to make the most of every opportunity. I have been visiting Gairloch since my parents moved here over 20 years ago.”
Gairloch Museum was able to create the role thanks to £20,000 awarded through the Art Fund’s Respond and Reimagine programme, together with matched funding of £15,000 from Museums Galleries Scotland’s Recovery and Resilience Fund.
The first in our series of online talks for 2021 was led by archaeologist Adrian Cox last week.
To find out more see www.gairlochmuseum.org/events
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