Pararchive and Island Stories: collaborative co-design and community digital heritage on the Isle of Bute

Pararchive and Island Stories: collaborative co-design and community digital heritage on the Isle of Bute

Blog Article

This article draws on work undertaken during two recent research projects that focused on the practices and experiences of a group of heritage volunteers working on rural settlement archaeology on the Isle of Bute, Scotland.In it we outline ealisboa.com the process of co-creation of the YARN digital storytelling platform, explore the methodological approach employed for successful co-design, and reflect on how our initial experiences have led to a longer term, hyperlocal focus miracle academy clothing around issues of empowerment, upskilling and digital engagement in a Scottish island community.