Our People

She is a passionate ambassador for the social, environmental and economic benefits of the historic environment, and believes in its active conservation for the benefit of everyone. With backgrounds in architectural design, urban planning and conservation, she has years of experience across the sectors in proactively and positively managing change in the historic environment.

A graduate from the University of Glasgow, Sophie worked in the commercial sector as a field archaeologist across Scotland for 8 years before joining the Heritage Trust in 2012 and undertaking various roles, including managing all the archaeology and built heritage projects of the Tay Landscape Partnership Scheme. In addition to her primary responsibilities, Sophie also works closely with Grace to maintain and enhance the Perth and Kinross Historic Environment Record.

Sophie works Tuesday-Thursday.

As a qualified accountant, a graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Diane has considerable financial and office management experience gained in a number of different industries including the Education and Hospitality industry.

Diane works Monday and Wednesday.

While completing his MSc in Cultural Heritage at the University of Stirling in 2022, Rory began working as the World Heritage Co-ordinator and Volunteer Organiser for New Lanark Trust, liaising with UNESCO and driving forward New Lanark’s World Heritage Management Plan. Additionally, he provided research, events organisation and conservation support to his colleagues in the Heritage team. He also created and assisted in maintaining New Lanark’s Historic Environment Record and inventory. He is a member of the Lanark & District Archaeological Society and assists them with research, map-reading and fieldwork activities. Rory joined the Trust in 2023.

Rory works Monday-Friday

After completing her PhD at the University of Bristol, Tertia has worked as an archaeologist in the academic, commercial and public sectors. She has over 20 years’ experience of designing and managing community projects in Scotland and England. These include Scotland’s Rock Project (2017-2021), which combined Tertia’s expertise in prehistoric rock art with her interests in community archaeology. At Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, Tertia is developing and delivering initiatives to engage communities and raise public awareness of the region’s wonderful rock art and landscapes.

Tertia works Monday to Wednesday.

A graduate of Archaeology and Classical Studies from the University of Edinburgh, Findlay worked in the commercial sector as archaeological geophysicist. Having joined the Trust in 2025, Findlay is primarily responsible for maintaining, updating, and enhancing the Perth and Kinross Historic Environment Record, and assists Sophie in delivering the planning archaeology service to Perth and Kinross Council.