The stunning grounds of Dumfries House in East Ayrshire held
host to this year's Solace
Scotland annual conference, an event designed to gather key
people within the public sector, giving them a platform to discuss
some of the most thought-provoking and demanding issues facing the
sector in Scotland.
The overarching theme throughout the event was that Scotland
must play to its strengths to deliver the best services for its
local citizens. We would have been there for much longer than the
two days allocated if we were to unearth everything Scotland is
making strong progress in, so we focused on the three C's:
communities, collaboration and connections.
The community feeling
Focusing firstly on communities, the programme began with a
heritage-led regeneration tour of the surrounding area, showcasing
the internationally-acclaimed work that has been taking place at
the chosen conference venue, and in the surrounding local towns and
villages of East Ayrshire.
