RTPI in Scotland
The Latest ...
Commonwealth Association of Planners' competition for Young Planners
Winning entrants to attend CAP's Montreal Conference in October 2010 ... for further details view here
Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) Programme 2010 for Mentors and Licentiates in Scotland - July and August events
The Scottish Young Planners Network Steering Group and RTPI Education is organising four half-day training events across Scotland this summer for both mentors and licentiates:
- Dumfries - 21 July
- Glasgow - 22 July
- Aberdeen - 4 August
- Inverness - 5 August
For more information and booking view here
RTPI in Scotland's 80th anniversary year, 2010 ...
Parliament Reception 19 May
photo - copyright/courtesy of Charles Strang: (from left-to-right) RTPI President Ann Skippers, Minister Stewart Stevenson MSP, RTPI in Scotland Director Veronica Burbridge and RTPI in Scotland's Scottish Executive Committee Convener Ian Angus at the RTPI in Scotland's 80th anniversary Parliamentary reception.
A reception was held at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 19 May... read more here
An exhibition has been developed, Scotland's Planning Legacy, and Scottish Chapters are undertaking a range of activities too. Scottish Planner's June edition will give further coverage of all these activities.
Other Anniversary Activities
View the report of the Grampian Chapter anniversary event here
View the report of the East of Scotland Chapter anniversary event here
Other recent reports ...
Scottish Planner June
See Scottish Planner web-page (mid-way down) here
Carolyn Steel, the architect and writer, is to give RTPI in Scotland's annual Sir Patrick Geddes Commemorative Lecture 2011
To be held at the Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, The Weston Link, The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th June 2011. To find out more about Carolyn and her book Hungry City ... view here
Energy Saving Trust in Scotland launches a Scottish Planner Support Pack
This pack, aimed at public sector planners and developed in conjunction with the RTPI, supports planners in Scotland in promoting sustainable energy within the domestic sector ... view here.
Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning announced
Europe's largest onshore windfarm, Scottish Power's Whitelee Windfarm at Easlgesham Moor, is the overall winner of the 2009 Awards; impressing the judges with its scale, low level of objections and use of innovative technological solutions (11.03.10).
- view the Scottish Government news report here
- view thoughts from the Cabinet Secretary and RTPI's Scottish Committee Convener here
- view SAQP judges' report(s) here
Update on RTPI campaign against the Scottish Funding Council proposals to slash funding for planning and architecture courses
- see the update on our ongoing campaign here
- RTPI's consultation response to SFC funding proposals - view here
RTPI Planning Awards announced ... view here
There are three winners from Scotland:
- Heritage Award Winner: Gardyne's Land, Dundee - Dundee City Council
- Award for Outstanding Student Achievement in Planning Education: Kathryn Gilchrist from Heriot-Watt University
- Richard Heggie, founder of Urban Animation, won the Planning Consultant of the Year Award (see lower down web-page)
Support for coping with the recession
The current climate has created uncertainty for employed planners, those who run their own practice and graduates looking to gain employment – the jobs market will become more challenging in the months ahead. If you are affected by the current economic climate, here is our guidance to help you consider some options open to you ... also find out details of the latest jobs in planning.
Guide to the new planning system
For a copy of the Scottish Government's guide ... view here
Free, independent and professional planning advice and support for communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay fees.
An RTPI initiative launched at the Planning Convention on 18 June ..Latest Events
Latest Articles
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 27-Jul-10 | Policy work in Scotland - RTPI in Scotland |
| 09-Jul-10 | Edinburgh Lothian Borders Fife Chapter |
| 08-Jul-10 | Scottish Planner |
| 01-Jul-10 | Central Chapter |
| 30-Jun-10 | Grampian Chapter |
| 29-Jun-10 | East of Scotland Chapter |
| 28-Jun-10 | West of Scotland Chapter |
| 15-Jun-10 | 2010 Programme of RTPI and RTPI-supported National Events in Scotland |
| 03-Jun-10 | Highlands and Islands Chapter |
| 19-Apr-10 | Update on RTPI campaign against SFC cuts to planning education |
