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“The system will automate data collection, a task previously performed manually by volunteers,” according to CENSIS. “Having a clear record of this information is a requirement for the museum to retain its accreditation from Museums Galleries Scotland, which provides access to funding, advice, and training.”
Ravenspoint Museum is home to the Angus Macleod Archive. Together they chronicling one man’s life in the Gaelic-speaking village of Calbost through documents, videos and voice recordings.
“While some of the collection has been digitised, a substantial amount is only available in hard copy, and researchers interested in island life, crofting and Hebridean history rely on physically inspecting the archive’s items for their work,” said CENSIS.
And visitor numbers are expected to rise.
“From this summer, we are expecting a surge of tourists due to the new deep water port in Stornoway which is attracting more cruise ships,” said Donnie Morrison, chairman of the Pairc Historical Society, which runs the museum. “The people-counting technology will be an asset during this time, giving us a more accurate gauge of the museum’s popularity, and supporting our accreditation.”
“This project shows that no matter where you are based, you can take advantage of the benefits that IoT technologies can offer,” sais CENSIS business development manager Ally Longmuir.
“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,” said FarrPoint CEO Andrew Muir. “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.”
Funding came from the Scottish Government, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The CENSIS host institution and administrative hub is the University of Glasgow.
