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Miles Oglethorpe

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Miles Oglethorpe is Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland, and has been involved with the Forth Bridge since just prior to its centenary in 1990. Miles is currently President of TICCIH, the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage.

Posts by Miles Oglethorpe

How was it built: the iconic Forth Bridge

Tuesday 18 April 2023


The Forth Bridge is one of the engineering wonders of the world. It became an international tourist attraction, even when...

Celebrating Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 2 August 2018


What makes Scotland’s industrial heritage so special? Join our Head of Industrial Heritage, Miles Oglethorpe, to find out.

The Road to UNESCO World Heritage Status

Wednesday 4 April 2018


With World Heritage day just around the corner, what does it take for a site to gain the prized World Heritage status? Find out from Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland!

Supporting Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 18 May 2017


We’re now into the fifth month of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, being drawn into the world of...