Scotland's Towns Conference 2026
jmarchitects were delighted to attend Scotland’s Towns Conference 2026, an inspiring opportunity to hear different perspectives on the future of our town centres and the role of heritage, collaboration and creativity in shaping places that thrive.
A highlight of yesterday's Scotland's Towns Conference in Kirkcaldy was hearing Sara Lopes Franco share the experience of Caldas da Rainha in Portugal, a compelling example of how local enterprise, collaboration and a strong sense of place and, most importantly, heritage can help reinvigorate town centres.
A timely reminder that successful regeneration isn't simply about buildings. It's about people, identity and creating places that communities are proud of.
Great places need great ideas, but more importantly, they need people committed to making them happen. At jmarchitects, we believe architecture has a vital role in helping our towns evolve, celebrating their identity & heritage, reimagining existing buildings and creating vibrant, sustainable places where people want to live, work and spend time.
Another highlight was hearing that Kirkcaldy has been named the happiest place to live in Scotland.....
