CONFERENCE 2025
The Studio, Glasgow, 19th September 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Progress
The SCLF Annual Conference champions best practice in land contamination assessment and management — and this year, we're proud to mark 30 years of SCLF
Programme now available!
LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING | TICKETS CLOSE 5PM 11TH SEPTEMBER!!
£60.00 | Conference Bursaries Available
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
We’re delighted to announce that the SCLF Annual Conference is returning in person this year — and once again, we’ll be hosting it at The Studio in Glasgow, a venue many of you told us you loved!
This year’s conference is extra special as it marks the launch of SCLF’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Our programme will not only deliver the high-quality insights and knowledge-sharing you have come to expect — it will also reflect on the key milestones of the past three decades, while exploring the challenges and innovations shaping our future.
To cap off the day, join us for a relaxed networking reception — a great opportunity to connect with peers, speakers, and industry leaders.
🎟️ Don't miss out — be part of this landmark event in our sector’s calendar. Secure your place today!
SESSION 1 CHAIR : EVE RENNIE, CTSL SPILL SPECIALISTS
Registration and refreshments from 9AM
9:30 - 9:40
WELCOME TO #SCLF2025
Ivy Collins | SCLF Chair / Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer - Curtins
9:40 - 10:00
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCLF - 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Dave Cooke | Technical Manager (Metal Mines) - Mining Remediation Authority
10:00 - 10:20
SMARTER SCREENING, SAFER SOIL: ADVANCES IN GENERIC HUMAN HEALTH ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Alison McKay | Partner – Leapmoor LLP
10:20 - 10:40
30 YEARS OF LAND REMEDIATION IN SCOTLAND
Andrew MacKenzie | Managing Director–ERS
10:40 - 11:00
PANEL Q&A
Put your questions to our session 1 speakers
11:00 - 11:20
BREAK AND EXHIBITION
Your chance to network too!
SESSION 2 CHAIR : KIRSTIE OGILVIE, NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
11:20 - 11:40
(WHAT’S THE STORY) PART IIA? REFLECTING ON 30 YEARS OF CONTAMINATED LAND REGULATION
Ross McDowall | Partner – Pinset Masons LLP
11:40 - 12:00
SEPA UPDATE : TAKING STOCK AND LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
David Harley | Head of Water and Planning - Scottish Environment Protection Agency
12:00 - 12:20
LAND CONTAMINATION: WHEN IS IT ‘HISTORICAL’ AND WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT?
Neil Brown | Associate Technical Director - RSK Geosciences
12:20 - 12:40
PANEL Q&A
Put your questions to our session 2 speakers
12:40 - 13:40
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
SCLF AGM at 13:20
Plenty of time to visit the exhibition but please also join us for the SCLF AGM!!
SESSION 3 CHAIR : SAM LORD, TRC COMPANIES INC.
13:45 - 14:05
END OF WASTE - WASTE TO LAND CASE STUDIES
Hazel Comyn | Associate - Ramboll
14:05 - 14:25
GOREBRIDGE - LESSONS LEARNT AND THE REDEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
Simon Talbot | Non-Executive Director and Consultant - Ground-Gas Solutions Ltd
Freddy Renvoize | Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant - Ground-Gas Solutions Ltd
14:25 - 14:45
DOUNREAY: A HISTORY OF LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE IN LAND QUALITY
Jonathan Wood | Senior Environmental Specialist – Nuclear Restoration Services, Dounreay
14:45 - 15:05
PANEL Q&A
Put your questions to our session 3 speakers
15:05 - 15:25
BREAK AND EXHIBITION
Grab a refreshment and last chance to visit the exhibition
SESSION 4 CHAIR : ANDREW HURSTHOUSE, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
15:25 - 15:45
EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, EMERGING CARBON: EXAMINING THE CARBON COST OF PFAS REMEDIATION
Christine Switzer | Lecturer - University of Strathclyde
15:45 - 16:05
PFAS SOURCE ZONE STABILISATION: A ZERO-WASTE SOLUTION TO A GLOBAL PROBLEM
Sarah Hughes |District Manager UK & Scandinavia - REGENESIS
16:05 - 16:25
SPOTLIGHT ON PFAS TESTING
Claire Stone | Governance Director, - i2 Analytical Ltd
16:25 - 16:50
PANEL Q&A AND CLOSE
Put your questions to our session 4 speakers
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Conference participants and guests are invited to join us in the event foyer to celebrate 30 years of SCLF!!
EXHIBITORS
As a not for profit association, we are very grateful for the support of those organisations that are on board for this years conference.
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