Beyond boundaries – protected landscapes, cities and the European Landscape Convention

EAI Seminar Series 27 January 2009 (Study visit 26 January), Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London Protected landscapes and cities are interdependent. Protected areas provide valuable services for our urban population – ecological, recreational, economic – and the majority of people live in cities. It is from urban areas that visitor income originates. Many [...]

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 [...]