Data collection, still on-going, has consisted of site visits to 19 adopted stations where we have conducted interviews with 40 adopters, First ScotRail staff and other relevant stakeholders. Interview data is supplemented with photographic and video evidence.
Our findings will be presented around themes of: taking ownership of community spaces; community branding; the preservation of historical community assets, including initiatives to educate future generations and the role of place within the community. Our research has the potential to inform current policy dialogues, timely given the Government’s "Big Society" focus and offer theoretical contributions as to the role of community in society.