Heritage, Storytelling & Interpretation
“You can take the girl out of Scotland, but you can’t take Scotland out of the girl.”
My journey with Scotland began in 2001 during an Erasmus year at the University of Stirling where my window was overlooking Dumyat. A lecture debunking Braveheart sparked what would become a lifelong fascination with Scottish history, heritage, and the power of storytelling.
After completing a Master’s in State Administration at Sciences Po Paris (2004), I built a career in international cultural exchange, working at the US Embassy in France and as Fulbright Officer at the Franco-American Commission. These experiences shaped my ability to work across government, cultural, and community sectors with confidence and diplomacy.
In 2016, I returned to Scotland to pursue a MSc in Heritage and Environment. My dissertation “Heritage Through the Lens: The Impact of Productions and Film Tourism on Protected Spaces in Scotland” explored the intersection of popular culture and heritage. It also opened doors to meaningful collaborations with professionals passionate about visitor engagement through film and storytelling.
From 2016 to 2025, I worked on the Rediscovering the Antonine Wall project—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—leading interpretation planning, stakeholder engagement, and route development, including the creation of the Wall’s first end-to-end visitor itinerary.
In addition I have:
- Led Outlander location tours with Mary’s Meanders
- Volunteered as a learning assistant at the Battle of Bannockburn Centre
- Translated and recorded the Inverness Outlander Geotourist Audio Guide into French and German
- Appeared as an extra in several film productions
- Been commissioned by Midhope Castle to develop new visitor materials and an interpretation plan for both the castle and Abercorn Church
My consultancy aims to help communities and sites enhance their heritage and share it in a sustainable, inclusive, and engaging way.
Dumyat Heritage Consultancy 