To address challenges in environmental monitoring, manual data collection, accreditation compliance and visitor tracking, Ravenspoint Centre Museum, located on the Isle of Lewis commissioned FarrPoint and CENSIS to implement IoT solutions, safeguarding the museum's Gaelic heritage.
The (this will open in a new window)Ravenspoint Centre Museum, located in Kershader on the Isle of Lewis, is run by the Comunn Eachdraidh Na Pairc (Pairc local history association), includes a hostel, shop, café, fuel station, and museum. The museum, home to the Angus Macleod Archive, delves into the tales and folklore of the area, preserving vital aspects of Gaelic culture. The Centre commissioned FarrPoint and (this will open in a new window)CENSIS to implement IoT solutions, safeguarding the museum's Gaelic heritage.
The museum faced several challenges, each requiring careful consideration and strategic planning to overcome:
Artifacts in the Ravenspoint Centre Museum
This project shows that no matter where you are based, you can take advantage of the benefits that IoT technologies can offer. With access to live and historic data, the Pairc Historical Society will be in a better position to protect the Isle of Lewis’s, and Scotland’s, heritage; make better informed decisions about how to manage the museum and archive; as well as better cater to visitors’ needs. It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Pairc Historical Society and FarrPoint, and play a small role in safeguarding the legacy of Scotland’s rich history.
Ally Longmuir, Business Development Manager at CENSISIn response to these challenges, FarrPoint, commissioned by (this will open in a new window)CENSIS, implemented several key solutions including the below
With so many IoT initiatives running in big cities, it is very rewarding to help a remote Scottish museum lead the way in IoT adoption for a change. With further funding from CENSIS, this trial is now a proven IoT project, demonstrating it’s not just Ravenspoint museum that could be benefiting from this technology. I’m sure there are many other museums still performing these humidity and temperature checks manually so they should really get in touch with the project team. There are so many important outcomes from this project to be shared!
Dr. Andrew Muir, Chief Executive of FarrPointThrough this collaboration, FarrPoint has demonstrated the transformative potential of IoT technology in preserving history and enhancing community heritage sites, even in the most remote locations.
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