Featured events
Find out about the free activities you can book as part of the Heritage Careers Week 2026 programme.
Heritage Careers Week returns from Monday 5 to Friday 9 October 2026, shining a spotlight on the diverse and rewarding careers that help care for, protect and celebrate Scotland's heritage.
Delivered in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and employers from across the heritage sector, the week connects people with professionals working in a wide range of roles and organisations throughout Scotland.
Here are some of the highlights you can book right now as part of this year's free programme.
Edinburgh Castle Careers Fair
Using archive film in contemporary filmmaking
Organised by: Into Film / Scottish Youth Film Festival
Location: Prestwick Academy, North Ayrshire
Date and time: Workshops at various times on Saturday 3 October
Age suitability: 12-18 year olds.
Hidden Gems of the Scottish Maritime Museum
Organised by: Scottish Maritime Museum, Museums Galleries Scotland, and DYW Live.
Location: Online
Date and time: Monday 5 October, 10.45am
Age suitability: Primary schools
Collections Learning at the National Trust for Scotland
Organised by: National Trust for Scotland and DYW Live
Location: Online
Date and time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.45am
Age suitability: Primary schools
Traditional Skills Workshops
Organised by: Historic Environment Scotland
Location: Engine Shed, Stirling
Date and time: Tuesday 6 to Wednesday 7 October (spaces currently available for Wednesday 7 October only)
Age suitability: Secondary school
Booking: Please email technicaleducation@hes.scot.
Heritage Careers: an Employer's Toolkit for Supporting Young People
Organised by: Historic Environment Scotland and Museums Galleries Scotland
Location: Online
Date and time: Thursday 8 October, 10am-12pm
Age suitability: Employers in the heritage sector and other closely related sectors including tourism, construction, and creative industries.
