Monday, 10th February 2025

Last week, members of Trident Manor undertook multiple security risk assessments at a wide range of venues that support or are part of the cultural community in Scotland.

On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, at 0500 hrs, Trident Manor personnel headed to Glasgow to undertake the first of four site visits, during which security risk assessments were conducted. The first venue was a storage facility that wanted to ensure its facilities were suitable for the storage of items from National Collections and for vehicles transiting Glasgow to stay overnight.

As with many venues, there are always improvements that can be made, whether that is regarding physical, technical, or operational security activities. However, a proactive approach has been taken, and many of the commonly identified security issues have been addressed.

Following this visit, the next venue was going to be exhibiting high-value items of major historical significance to the Scottish nation. As is often the case, the building was not designed as a museum, and therefore, many of the features that exist around the perimeter create vulnerabilities to the galleries and exhibits within. Andy Davis, our Managing Director, commented, “It isn’t always possible to introduce state-of-the-art protective security measures into older buildings, especially when they have listed status which restricts what adjustments are permitted. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of effective security risk management approaches is essential if the right balance between protection and accessibility is to be achieved.”

Advice and guidance in the form of recommendations were provided and included in a comprehensive report to support informed decision-making that enabled the exhibition to take place.

The third venue was a social history site dedicated to mining and the community around it before finally heading off to a park/garden setting where the need to balance accessibility with the desire for an exhibition within one of the listed buildings had to be carefully balanced, but solutions were identified, and appropriate protective measures introduced that were sensible and proportionate.

Being involved in the cultural community means that Trident Manor continues to enable communities that may not always have access to art and cultural exhibitions can do so. Our services are in demand with governmental bodies, local council museums and galleries, as well as the homes of High Net Worth individuals who have a love of art and cultural heritage.

If we can help you or your organisation protect your cultural and historical assets, please feel free to contact us.