Catharine Kidd Email & Phone Number

Scotland

I lead the Heritage and Townscape team in Scotland, based in Edinburgh. I am well regarded for my strategic, pragmatic, commercial and creative advice as part of the planning and consenting process for redevelopment and regeneration of listed buildings and within their settings, and development within historic townscapes, including conservation areas and World Heritage Sites. This is informed by over 20 years experience within the heritage, conservation and design sectors. I am passionate… Show more I lead the Heritage and Townscape team in Scotland, based in Edinburgh. I am well regarded for my strategic, pragmatic, commercial and creative advice as part of the planning and consenting process for redevelopment and regeneration of listed buildings and within their settings, and development within historic townscapes, including conservation areas and World Heritage Sites. This is informed by over 20 years experience within the heritage, conservation and design sectors. I am passionate about achieving commerically robust, good quality design and development within the historic environment that sustains its significance for future generations to enjoy. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

HERITAGE CONSULTANCY:Services for development and change within the historic environment (Listed buildings, Scheduled Monuments, Conservation Areas) include:- Historic environment planning policy advice- Area-wide studies, heritage policy and design guidance for masterplans, development frameworks and neighbourhood plans- Heritage Statements, including assessment of significance to inform and justify proposals for change-Conservation Plans for listed buildings and site with… Show more HERITAGE CONSULTANCY:Services for development and change within the historic environment (Listed buildings, Scheduled Monuments, Conservation Areas) include:- Historic environment planning policy advice- Area-wide studies, heritage policy and design guidance for masterplans, development frameworks and neighbourhood plans- Heritage Statements, including assessment of significance to inform and justify proposals for change-Conservation Plans for listed buildings and site with multiple heritage assets- Cultural heritage appraisals for Environmental Impact Assessment- Feasibility studies for re-use of historic buildings and sites- Funding advice for heritage projectsPROJECT MANAGEMENTServices for the project management of capital development projects include:- Project development and delivery of capital grant funded projects- Capital grant funding applications including Heritage Lottery Fund, Creative Scotland - Co-ordination of Design Teams, other consultants and contractors, preparation of project briefs and tenders- Business planning and financial advice- Fundraising- Activity Plan development and co-ordination for the Heritage Lottery Fund Show less

Edinburgh

- Project co-ordination and management of medium (£1million plus) building regeneration projects from inception to on-site completion- Feasibility studies and options appraisals for the creative re-use of historic buildings- Capital grant fundraising for heritage projects including Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland, European Funding, Charitable Trusts and Foundations and private donorsKey projects included:- Knockando Woolmill, Moray - £3.4 million restoration and… Show more - Project co-ordination and management of medium (£1million plus) building regeneration projects from inception to on-site completion- Feasibility studies and options appraisals for the creative re-use of historic buildings- Capital grant fundraising for heritage projects including Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland, European Funding, Charitable Trusts and Foundations and private donorsKey projects included:- Knockando Woolmill, Moray - £3.4 million restoration and expansion project of category A-listed rural woolmill taking it up to Heritage Lottery Fund Stage 2 application and tender stage. (Opened June 2012).- Greenlaw Town Hall, Scottish Borders - £1.8 million repair and alteration project of A-listed Building at Risk (completed 2011). - Dunbar Townscape Heritage Initiative - £2million grant-aided scheme delivering 36 projects within the Dunbar Conservation Area including two major projects for A and B listed properties (completed 2010)- Riddle's Court, Edinburgh - £5.8 million repair and alteration of an A-listed property in the Old Town to create The Patrick Geddes Centre for Learning and Conservation (Awarded £2.4 million Round One pass from Heritage Lottery Fund in September 2011, project ongoing). Show less

London, United Kingdom

I was the Associate for the heritage and design team for over six years responsible for a large range of planning projects relating to the historic environment. These ranged from masterplans for historic city centres to conservation plans for individual listed buildings. - Historic environment consultant within multidisciplinary practice and design teams- Strategic specialist planning advice for securing consents or options for re-use- Area-wide studies including historic… Show more I was the Associate for the heritage and design team for over six years responsible for a large range of planning projects relating to the historic environment. These ranged from masterplans for historic city centres to conservation plans for individual listed buildings. - Historic environment consultant within multidisciplinary practice and design teams- Strategic specialist planning advice for securing consents or options for re-use- Area-wide studies including historic characterisation and design guidance for masterplans and area development frameworks- Design and planning advice for new developments in historic areas and within the setting of listed buildings- Townscape, contextual and visual assessments- Heritage statements, statements of significance and heritage value to inform and justify proposals for change- Conservation Plans for listed buildings and conservation areas- Cultural heritage assessment and mitigation strategies for Environmental Impact Assessment.Projects experience includes: Gloucester City Centre Area Regeneration Framework, Truro Conservation Area -Conservation Management Plan: GlosCAT/Greyfriar's site disposal, Gloucester: Colston Hall, Bristol - Conservation Plan for redevelopment, Heritage Statement for demolition within Conservation Area to enable four-storey extension by Levitt Bernstein Architects: Temple Gate, Bristol - Heritage Strategy Report to secure planning for major commercial development within setting of I and II* listed buildings designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects: National Gallery, London - Heritage Impact Assessment for major East Wing remodelling of Grade I building designed by Dixon Jones Architects. Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Cultural heritage input to Environment Impact Assessments- Archaeological assessment and mitigation for infrastructure schemes- World Heritage Site management planning and strategic heritage advice and guidanceProject experience includes: Bahla Fort and Oasis, Oman - World Heritage Site Management Plan: Chatterley Whitfield Colliery, Stoke on Trent - Condition Survey: Thames Strategy Kew-Chelsea - Cultural Heritage input.

Buildings and field archaeologist working on a contract basis on a range of rural and urban sites in the UK and abroad, including site supervision role at Jerablus Tahtani, Syria working for the University of Edinburgh, and an archaeological building survey of the Ironbridge at Ironbridge in Telford to inform 3D modelling by English Heritage.

Master'S Degree, Heritage Management

Master'S Degree, Urban Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Ancient History And Archaeology