Food, Farming and Cultural Landscapes - CANCELLED

ICOMOS-UK Christmas Lecture and Wine Reception
Thursday 11th December 2008, London
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
 
How can sustainable farming feed the planet, be environmentally sensitive but also respect our cultural environment? There has been much debate on the links between farming and nature conservation, but rather less on links between farming and cultural heritage [...]

The case of Orkney Wind Turbines

Scottish Ministers announced today their decision to refuse planning permission for the proposed development of three wind turbines at Merranblo, Stromness, Orkney. The application was considered at a local public inquiry in January 2008. ICOMOS-UK appeared at the inquiry along with other organisations, such as Historic Scotland, Orkney Archaeological Trust, Orkney Skyline Concern and Scottish [...]

A Journey Through Kazakhstan

Saturday 4th October, 9.30am-7pm
A study day organised in association with the British Museum, British Kazakh Society and the Royal Asiatic Society, focussing on the history and culture of Kazakhstan. It will include lectures by noted academics and writers of the archaeology, history, art and music of Kazakhstan, providing an introduction to this vast country of [...]