Our People

David Strachan
Director
Phone: 01738 477081
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David is responsible for the varied work of the Trust, focusing on regeneration through conservation, life-long-learning, and the development of ‘citizen science’ projects.
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Sara Carruthers
Historic Buildings Development Manager
Phone: 01738 477093
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Sara is responsible for delivering the Perth City Heritage Fund and the Trust’s Community Heritage Grants scheme. She also develops historic building and skills training projects.
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Sophie Nicol
Historic Environment Manager
Phone: 01738 477027
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Sophie’s provides a planning archaeology service to Perth and Kinross Council as well as archaeological information and advice to agri-environment scheme applicants and members of the public.
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Diane Crighton
Office Manager
Phone: 01738 477080
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Diane’s main duties are to facilitate the smooth running of the Trust office, including Human Resources and Financial activities, and provide general support to the Trust Director.
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Ciarán Quigley
Skills Training and Milling Officer
Phone: 01738 477054
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Ciarán delivers the Trust’s Traditional Building Skills training initiatives such as the Inspiring Futures courses and Skills Roadshow.
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Grace Woolmer-White
Historic Environment Officer
Phone: 01738 477082
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Grace maintains, develops and enhances the Perth and Kinross Historic Environment Record (PKHER) whilst also providing support to the Historic Environment Manager with regards to planning and backlog projects.
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Lily Mulvey
Outreach and Promotion Officer
Phone: 01738 477080
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Lily’s main roles involve co-ordinating the Doors Open Days festival, promoting the work of the Trust, and liaising with volunteers and local groups.
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David Burrows
Lower City Mills Development Officer
Phone: 01738 477082
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David’s role is to manage the development phase of our Lower City Mills Project.
Read MoreOur Board of Trustees
Maggie Wilkins (Chairperson)
Sue Hendry (interim Vice-Chairperson)
Colin Longhorn (Treasurer)
Michael Ballantine
Councillor Stewart Donaldson
Neil Grieve
Councillor David Illingworth
Alex Lindsay
Sarah Pearce
Colin Liddell