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The Heritage Education Forum (HEF) represents
the national cultural organisations in Scotland.
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
Be inspired by Scotland’s Architectural, industrial and archaelogical heritage.
RCHAMS’ archive of over 4.5 million items provides unique insights into Scotland’s
historic places.
Together we interpret, conserve, enable and promote access to our
collections, historic and natural environments and buildings.
Heritage learning is a creative, challenging and dynamic process through
which visitors of all ages interpret and experience real objects, art,
manuscripts, wildlife, landscapes, building and monuments.
Archaeology Scotland
Explore the past and the environment in an engaging, hands on way. By promoting
the study of archaeology by children and young people in Scotland Archaeology
Scotland supports the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence and promotes
interdisciplinary learning, use local contexts.
HEF aims • To share information and best practice
• To establish active partnerships across the heritage sector
• To ensure more effective use of resources for all learners; and promote the value of and increase access to heritage learning.
Find out more about us and how you can benefit from Heritage learning.
HEF members
National Galleries of Scotland
Be inspired and amazed by art and artists.
We look after Scotland’s national and international
collections of art and photography, from medieval
to contemporary.
National Museums of Scotland
Explore life, the universe and everything in it. Some
objects are millions of years old, others less than a
decade. Your journey of discovery starts here.
National Archives of Scotland
Bring history to life with historical records dating
from the 12th to the 21st centuries including
charters, official reports, letters, diaries, maps,
plans and photographs.
National Library of Scotland
Visit scotland’s largest research library housing millions
of books, manuscripts, music and maps covering
virtually every subject. It is also the worlds leading
centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots.
Historic Scotland
What better way to discover Scotland’s past and
provide an inspirational context for active learning
than free educational visits to over 300 historic sites
in the care of Historic Scotland.
National Trust Scotland
We care for some of the best countryside, buildings,
battlefields, gardens, artifacts and works of art in
Scotland. Access our learning events and resources
for schools to make your curriculum excellent!
Scottish Natural Heritage
Take learning outdoors to gain new experience
and inspiration from plants, animals, geology and
landscapes of our natural world. From school
grounds to National Nature Reserves, from
adventure activity to nature studies, outdoor
learning contributes across the four capacities of
Curriculum for Excellence.
GEM
GEM is a worldwide membership organisation for
everyone concerned with the importance of learning
through museums and galleries. We represent
more than 2,000 education, learning and access
professionals.
Museums Galleries Scotland
Create powerful learning experiences and bring
relevance to the past by exploring the collections
of over 350 of our member museums and galleries
throughout Scotland.
Engage Scotland
Engage Scotland is part of engage, the professional
gallery education association promoting access to
enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts in
the UK and internationally.
How to contact us
Email: hef@ltscotland.org.uk
For resources and links to all the HEF members
www.ltscotland.org.uk/scotlandsculture/hef