Heritage Volunteering in Scotland Research Report

Overview

This report commissioned by Our Past, Our Future: The Strategy for Scotland’s Historic Environment and produced with Make Your Mark and Volunteer Scotland, reports on the strengths and challenges of heritage volunteering across Scotland. Findings were informed by surveys of volunteers and volunteer managers undertaken in the summer of 2025. The report examines current pressures, highlights volunteers’ dedication and underlines how heritage volunteering strengthens community pride and resilience.