I am a digital archaeologist and have been completing a PhD in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, titled “We all listen: creating and performing immersive sound art as archaeological practice in Scottish Highland Landscapes”. My research specialism is in the use of creative approaches to Archaeological practice, with my current research in the use of experimental sound-based media in archaeological landscapes. As part of this, I’ve been creating composition and installation work around the landscapes of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. These explore the entangled archaeological and ecological stories woven through the townships, shielings, crofts, and sheep farms in this landscape through experimental field recording practices. Part of this work has also involved co-directing our department’s Glencoe fieldschool, as part of the digital and engagement team.

I am currently a research assistant on the project “Into the Wild: rewilding and the historic environment” (PI: Prof Nicki Whitehouse). Part of my role is to build an online network to connect and reach out to landowners, environmental land managers, archaeologist and heritage specialists in order to understand what changes could be implemented at policy level in the future to ensure the protection of archaeological sites in areas that may be under consideration for environmental conservation efforts.

I am an Archaeologist and Artist with experience in digital visualisation, game-design, illustration, sound recording and production, as well as a range of archaeological field experience. My research is at the convergence of digital art, human computer interaction and Archaeology. Currently, my creative practice takes inspiration from work that uses elements of performance to create experiences that explore heritage spaces and play outside of the traditional boundaries of AR, VR and XR.