Michael Hamish Glen

Michael helped to set up AHI (as The Society for the Interpretation of Britain’s Heritage) in 1975. He has served as its journal editor, chair and administrator at various times. He’s now serving as Trustee, Treasurer, and AHI Honorary Fellow.

Michael’s association with interpretation dates back to 1969 when he joined the first UK course for trainers in interpretation. Later, he ran Touchstone Heritage Management Consultants with Michael Quinion, working as an interpretive planner and writer. He also worked, latterly, at QuiteWrite. As a wordsmith, Michael has prepared creative prose and poetry for people at places. 

He was instrumental in founding Interpret Europe in 2010 and has been a member of the National Association for Interpretation in the US for more than 30 years. In 2019, he also co-founded the Global Association for Heritage Interpretation.