Explore Orkney’s
Maeshowe Tomb Anywhere in the World with New 3D App
Maeshowe Tomb Anywhere in the World with New 3D App
A
new mobile app, enabling people across the world to explore one of Europe’s
finest chambered tombs, Maeshowe in Orkney, is now available.
new mobile app, enabling people across the world to explore one of Europe’s
finest chambered tombs, Maeshowe in Orkney, is now available.
This cutting edge technology, entitled Explore Maeshowe, allows audiences to virtually explore the historic site – a masterpiece of
Neolithic design and construction and part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
World Heritage Site – in high definition 3D.
Neolithic design and construction and part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney
World Heritage Site – in high definition 3D.
Through the app – which is available on bot iOS and Android formats – users can
discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to the
Maeshowe Tomb is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.
discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to the
Maeshowe Tomb is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.
Developed using highly accurate laser scan
data captured as part of the Scottish Ten Project, via a partnership between HistoricEnvironment Scotland (HES) and experts in 3D visualisation at The GlasgowSchool of Art’s School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis), the app also
allows users to take part in an interactive 3D tour of the site, view an
impressive photographic slideshow and learn more about Maeshowe’s rich legacy.
data captured as part of the Scottish Ten Project, via a partnership between HistoricEnvironment Scotland (HES) and experts in 3D visualisation at The GlasgowSchool of Art’s School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis), the app also
allows users to take part in an interactive 3D tour of the site, view an
impressive photographic slideshow and learn more about Maeshowe’s rich legacy.
Dr Lyn Wilson, Digital Documentation Manager at
HES said: “The app is a fantastic way to share our cutting edge laser scan
data and 3D models to provide virtual access to this wonderful site, which is
something we as an organisation are increasingly doing as a key way of enabling
more and more people and new audiences to engage with us, our sites and our collections.
HES said: “The app is a fantastic way to share our cutting edge laser scan
data and 3D models to provide virtual access to this wonderful site, which is
something we as an organisation are increasingly doing as a key way of enabling
more and more people and new audiences to engage with us, our sites and our collections.
“The app is also a great example of bringing together
heritage and cutting-edge technology to showcase such a unique site and give
people a high quality, digital glimpse of the tomb from wherever they are in
the world.”
heritage and cutting-edge technology to showcase such a unique site and give
people a high quality, digital glimpse of the tomb from wherever they are in
the world.”
Dr Paul
Chapman, Director of SimVis added: “SimVis is working at the cutting edge of 3D
digital technologies harnessing their potential in education, heritage and
commercial sectors. Explore Maeshowe is an example of how 3d visualisation
can enable more people to access and interact with Britain’s heritage learning
more about one of the UK’s most important neolithic sites.”.
Chapman, Director of SimVis added: “SimVis is working at the cutting edge of 3D
digital technologies harnessing their potential in education, heritage and
commercial sectors. Explore Maeshowe is an example of how 3d visualisation
can enable more people to access and interact with Britain’s heritage learning
more about one of the UK’s most important neolithic sites.”.
A
monumental chambered tomb, Maeshowe is the finest Neolithic building to survive
in north-west Europe. Built around 5,000
years ago, it is an impressive burial monument, where people lived, worshipped,
and honoured their dead. One of its most alluring features for visitors is how
the entrance to the tomb is aligned with the setting of
the midwinter sun, so that the light illuminates the tomb’s interior.
monumental chambered tomb, Maeshowe is the finest Neolithic building to survive
in north-west Europe. Built around 5,000
years ago, it is an impressive burial monument, where people lived, worshipped,
and honoured their dead. One of its most alluring features for visitors is how
the entrance to the tomb is aligned with the setting of
the midwinter sun, so that the light illuminates the tomb’s interior.
The new app is available to download now:
Apple
Android
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For further information on the GSA contact
Lesley Booth
07799414474
lesley@newcenturypr.com
@GSofAMedia
For further information on HES contact
Barry McPherson, Communications Officer
0131 668 8097 / 07813 357722
barry.mcpherson@hes.scot
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About
Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland
1.
Historic
Environment Scotland (HES)
is the lead public body charged with caring for, protecting and promoting the
historic environment. HES is also the lead on delivering Scotland’s first
strategy for the historic environment, Our Place in Time.
Historic
Environment Scotland (HES)
is the lead public body charged with caring for, protecting and promoting the
historic environment. HES is also the lead on delivering Scotland’s first
strategy for the historic environment, Our Place in Time.
·
Historic Scotland is a sub brand of Scotland’s
new public heritage body, Historic Environment Scotland
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new public heritage body, Historic Environment Scotland
2.
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About The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845 as one of the first
Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design
for the manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s
lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art
and design in Glasgow, which was described as the single most influential factor
in the development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is
internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading university-level
institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to
research and teaching brings disciplines together to explore problems in new
ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates the environment for
inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation
and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the great challenges confronting
society and contemporary business.
Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design
for the manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However, the School’s
lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a school of art
and design in Glasgow, which was described as the single most influential factor
in the development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art. Today, The GSA is
internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading university-level
institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our studio-based approach to
research and teaching brings disciplines together to explore problems in new
ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates the environment for
inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical inquiry, experimentation
and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the great challenges confronting
society and contemporary business.
The School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) currently specialises
in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a leader in research and
development within the field of high-end 3D simulation and visualisation since
1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government departments and
blue-chip companies, SimVis has created advanced visualisation products in
various industries including the automotive, built environment, defence,
shipbuilding and medical sectors. SimVis has a strong background in the medical
visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of selected anatomy to
support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk reduction, surgical
simulation and increased patient safety.
in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a leader in research and
development within the field of high-end 3D simulation and visualisation since
1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government departments and
blue-chip companies, SimVis has created advanced visualisation products in
various industries including the automotive, built environment, defence,
shipbuilding and medical sectors. SimVis has a strong background in the medical
visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of selected anatomy to
support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk reduction, surgical
simulation and increased patient safety.
SimVis is a partner in the CCDV (with Historic Environment Scotland)
which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and is working on 3D models of
Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the Forth Bridge. SimVis also
created the award-winning 3D visualisations and soundscapes for the state of
the art digital battle scenes as part of the transformation of visitor facility
to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014 and last
year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to work on the company’s new
visitor centre.
which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and is working on 3D models of
Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the Forth Bridge. SimVis also
created the award-winning 3D visualisations and soundscapes for the state of
the art digital battle scenes as part of the transformation of visitor facility
to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014 and last
year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to work on the company’s new
visitor centre.
2017
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
Running from 1 January to 31 December, the 2017
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology is a celebration of Scotland’s
people, our distinct culture and traditions, our historic landscapes,
attractions, icons, as well as our hidden gems and amazing stories.
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology is a celebration of Scotland’s
people, our distinct culture and traditions, our historic landscapes,
attractions, icons, as well as our hidden gems and amazing stories.
From World Heritage Sites to ancient monuments,
listed buildings to historic battlefields, cultural traditions to our myths,
stories and legends, 2017 is the year to explore Scotland’s fascinating past.
Discover how this past has shaped the thriving Scotland we know today and its
future, with its proud and welcoming spirit.
listed buildings to historic battlefields, cultural traditions to our myths,
stories and legends, 2017 is the year to explore Scotland’s fascinating past.
Discover how this past has shaped the thriving Scotland we know today and its
future, with its proud and welcoming spirit.
Enjoy the splendour of some of Scotland’s most famous and dramatic castles, visit
your clan’s homeland, experience the breath-taking sounds of a hundred pipers
skirling or stare in wonder at the ever-changing natural landscapes that have
played a key part in Scotland’s history.
Discover tales of legendary kings and queens,
Jacobite battles, stories handed down from one generation to the next, all set
against Scotland’s unique panoramic landscapes and enriching culture.
Jacobite battles, stories handed down from one generation to the next, all set
against Scotland’s unique panoramic landscapes and enriching culture.
From the Scottish Borders to Orkney, and from Fife
to the Isle of Skye – every area of Scotland has its own story to share. Relive
Scotland’s past to the present day through a range of exciting events,
attractions and activities during 2017 and come make history with us!
to the Isle of Skye – every area of Scotland has its own story to share. Relive
Scotland’s past to the present day through a range of exciting events,
attractions and activities during 2017 and come make history with us!
#HHA2017
The Scottish Ten
Project saw Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art with
CyArk digitally document Scotland’s as-then five world heritage sites and five
international heritage sites. HES and the GSA are now using this data to
develop interactive resources such as the Maeshowe app. For more information
see www.scottishten.org
Project saw Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art with
CyArk digitally document Scotland’s as-then five world heritage sites and five
international heritage sites. HES and the GSA are now using this data to
develop interactive resources such as the Maeshowe app. For more information
see www.scottishten.org