Wikipedia:GLAM/MGS/Events and Workshops/Braemar Castle 11.09.15

Braemar Castle Editathon in a nutshell:

When?: Friday 11 September
Point of contact: Laura McMeekin, Castle Manager, Braemar Castle
Cost: Free
How do I sign up?: Please speak to Laura McMeekin, Castle Manager, or email info@braemarcastle.co.uk

About the event

This editathon has been organised by Braemar Castle and Museums Galleries Scotland. Braemar Castle is a wonderful heritage site with a fascinating history. This Wikipedia editathon is a chance for volunteers at the castle (and any other interested parties) to learn how to edit Wikipedia, and use their knowledge to add to the encyclopedia. Are there female Jacobites who are missing from Wikipedia? Can we improve their pages? Are there items held in the castle that deserve an article of their own?

How do I prepare?

Let us know that you're coming! (please email or speak to Laura)

Please ensure to register for an account before the event. If too many accounts are created from the same IP address on the evening of the event, the IP address will be blocked.

Create a Wikipedia account
Look for articles on Wikipedia that you'd like to create or update. If you have sources, please bring them! We'd like to focus on things connected to Braemar and the castle. Please note that we cannot edit the page about the castle, due to Wikipedia's rules about conflict of interest.
Please bring a laptop or tablet. (Please note, it's much much easier to edit Wikipedia on a laptop!)
You may wish to learn about editing in advance. If so, you can do so here.
You may also wish to read more about what makes a notable subject for a Wikipedia article.
You may also wish to read more about what makes a good source for a Wikipedia article.

Programme

Training will be given in how to edit Wikipedia, followed by a period of editing. We suggest topics connected to the Jacobites - or anything else connected to Braemar's history! Sara Thomas, our trainer, will be working with the castle to take pictures to upload to Wikimedia Commons. Wikipedia particularly welcomes content concerning women.

Attendees

Should you like to attend, please email Laura, info@braemarcastle.co.uk

Trainers

The trainer for the event will be Sara Thomas, Wikimedian in Residence at Museums Galleries Scotland.

Content created

36 images were added to the Wikicommons category Images from Braemar Castle

Their usage and views can be tracked through Baglama2.