Join Icon Scotland for the 28th Annual Plenderleith Memorial Lecture, an annual lecture in memory of Dundonian Dr Harold Plenderleith (1898 - 1996), one of the key founders of modern conservation.
We will commemorate Dr Plenderleith with a talk, followed by a drinks reception, and the opportunity to chat with other conservators, in what has become one of the main conservation get-togethers in Scotland. Our AGM will take place prior to the lecture.
Speaker Information
Our invited speaker this year is Clare Meredith ACR (Emeritus) FIIC. Clare has worked as a conservator for 50 years, and was involved with SSCR (Scottish Society for Conservation & Restoration), which later became Icon Scotland, since 1985.
Clare will share a personal review of her professional life and will talk about the evolution of the conservation profession since the 1980s, as well as what the future of this profession might hold. Clare worked in the independent sector for 27 years, nearly all of which were in Scotland, and then for 8 years for the National Trust for Scotland. This timespan includes being part of a lively SSCR and, with many others, working towards convergence and the creation of Icon in 2005.
Flexible Attendance Options
This hybrid event will take place both on Zoom and at the Inspire Event Space at Dundee Science Centre. It is about a 8 minute walk from the Dundee train station. Find out more about how to get there here.
This talk will be preceded by Icon Scotland's 2025 AGM. Tickets must be purchased separately. You can get your free tickets for the AGM here.
Accessibility Information
Icon Scotland is committed to helping conservators from all socioeconomic backgrounds to access conservation training. If you would like to attend this event but cannot afford the cost, please contact [email protected].
You can find information about accessibility at the Dundee Science Centre here. Canapes at the drink reception will all be vegetarian, but please contact us if you have any other dietary requirements or any questions about accessibility: [email protected].
