Scottish Police Federation Centenary Exhibition

2019 marked 100 years of the Scottish Police Federation. The SPF represents 98% of all police officers across Scotland in the ranks of constable, sergeant, inspector and chief inspector, police cadets and special constables.

Held at luxury five star hotel Turnberry, the event itself featured 10 custom built plinths and stands – following the chapters of the book – to take guests through the SPF’s 100-year story. Showcasing the likes of vintage badges, uniforms and police equipment, the main entrance hall resembled a mini museum celebrating the federation’s achievements over the past 100 years.

Sign with the text '01 CAMPAIGNS' and a paragraph about the statutory remit of the SPF and its support for police officers in Scotland.
Art exhibition space with informational display boards, chandeliers, ornate ceiling molding, and patterned carpet, with a person partially visible on the right side.
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A white booklet titled "Centenary Celebrations" and a black envelope with gold accents on a white surface and wall.
Open book about centenary celebrations with a Scottish Police Federation badge on the cover and event details inside.
A ballot paper with a coin pressed into the number one spot, with the coin reading 'Scotland Police Federation, 1919-2019'.
Close-up of a metal badge on black fabric, reading "Scottish Police Federation 1919-2019" with a police badge emblem in the center.

The most extensive part of this project was a hardback book, detailing the 100-year journey of the Scottish Police Federation. The 144-page publication featured a trace dust jacket with black foil and a fabric hardback cover with silver printed foil text. Inside featured 10 chapters alongside an eight page pull-out timeline, used to depict the SPF’s century in service. 1000 books were printed and 300 members received their own copy at the event.

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Black and white photograph of people standing near debris and damaged buildings, with a crane in the background, related to the Clarkston Toll Disaster 1971.
An open book showing a black and white photograph of a man in a police uniform with medals and a cap, accompanied by a signature on the photo, and pages with text about William Webster.
Open magazine displaying graphic design elements with large yellow and blue sections, featuring the years 1919 and 1961.
Open book with yellow pages, one page containing text about Sarah Christie and Gordon Dickson, and the opposite page featuring a black and yellow photograph of two police officers, a man in uniform and a woman, sitting with a typewriter on the table.

‘An incredible job. It’s extremely sophisticated and captures the ethos of the event perfectly. We’ve received excellent feedback about all of the work, and we’re delighted with it. Will definitely commission them again’.

Andrea Macdonald, Chair of the Scottish Police Federation.