Education Estates® & Learning Places Scotland Networking Breakfast

26 Aug 2026
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

09.00am Arrive, Registration & Breakfast
09.30am Seated for Presentations

  • Welcome & Introductions
  • Billy Gray, Framework Director, Morrison Construction
  • Andy Dailly, Head of School Building, Scottish Government
  • Video address from Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic

The Scottish Government has committed to continue to improve the condition of the school estate - but that pledge can't be delivered by government alone. In this address, the Cabinet Secretary will put a challenge to the sector: how do we work together to make this happen, and where can we drive greater efficiency?

  • Discussion with audience
    • Chair: Peter Reekie, Chief Executive, Scottish Futures Trust
    • Panellists: Stephen Long, Senior Associate Director - Learning Estate & Lindsay Henderson, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust

Peter Reekie, Chief Executive of Scottish Futures Trust will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead to deliver buildings that meet the needs of Scotland's communities. This will be followed by an interactive discussion session that will help to shape the Scottish Government business case for the successor to the Learning Estate Investment Programme.

10.30 Networking
11.30am Event Ends

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