Our properties, collections and expertise provide a rich learning resource for everyone.
We work across Scotland to bring people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to discover, explore, understand and be inspired by our historic environment.
Schools
We support learning access through initiatives like free learning visits at our properties across Scotland. Our historic places and learning resources can help learners explorer many aspects of Scotland’s heritage.
Our learning projects and school visits to our sites are a great way to deliver Curriculum for Excellence through encouraging discovery and exploration outside the classroom. We also provide school travel subsidies.
Our vast collection of digital archives and teachig resources provide support for learning inspired by the historic environment.
Communities
We run community projects across Scotland, enabling learners of all ages to engage with their heritage, find inspiration, learn new skills and feel fitter and healthier.
Find out more about the work we're doing to empower communities and support them in championing their local heritage.
Families
We run a wide range of programmes and events that are suitable for the whole family. We also offer fun resources for children to help make the most of visits and support learning at home.
Skills and training
We keep traditional skills alive and accessible through our skills and training programmes. These help to foster personal growth, enable employment, and contribute to the preservation of our historic environment.
The Engine Shed, our national conservation hub, provides a centre of excellence and an opportunity for sharing. Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre is a hub for digital innovation and building conservation specialists. The Engine Shed team deliver skills development and training for the heritage sector.