Learn

Tap into more than 5,000 years of Scotland’s story with free visits, events and learning resources and start #LearningWithHES

Summer play & learn

Each week of the summer holidays we’re inviting families (and those young at heart) to play with the past by trying out different medieval jobs.
Learn, Create & Play

Enjoy activities inspired by Scotland’s heritage! #LearningWithHES
Education visits

Bring more than 5,000 years of history to life with our free education visits.
Schools

Inspire young minds with the help of expert-led activities that span science, the arts, social studies and more.
Learning for everyone

Families, communities and adults can have fun, make connections and get creative by engaging with the past.
Learning resources

Make learning more fun with targeted teaching resources and an endless supply of digital assets.
Skills and training

Find out how we’re doing our bit to keep traditional building skills alive and accessible.
Learning gallery

View work created by learners inspired by Historic Scotland sites and see photos of projects we’ve been involved in.
Ranger Service

Our rangers educate visitors about Holyrood Park, Linlithgow Peel and the Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
The Engine Shed

Get an overview of the Engine Shed, Scotland’s first building conservation hub.