Interpret Scotland

Interpret Scotland is an inter-agency initiative between Scottish organisations concerned with heritage interpretation. It was begun in 1997 and its key aims are to :

• Improve the quality and quantity of interpretation in Scotland
• Promote the co-ordination of interpretation at local and strategic level
• Share resources, expertise and experience to avoid duplicating effort

The Interpret Scotland journal, which is published twice a year, has been running since 2000 and includes articles on all facets of interpretation. Interpret Scotland can be credited with raising awareness of professional heritage interpretation within Scotland, particularly through inter-agency support and networking.

Together with the Association for Heritage Interpretation, Interpret Scotland established a steering group which planned and carried out The Vital Spark Interpretation Conference.

List of members

The Interpret Scotland steering group has expanded over the years and currently consists of :-

• Association for Scottish Visitor Attractions
• Council for Scottish Archaeology
• Forestry Commission Scotland
• Highlands and Islands Enterprise
• Historic Scotland
• Museums Galleries Scotland
• National Archives of Scotland
• National Galleries of Scotland
• National Museums of Scotland
• The National Trust for Scotland
• Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
• Scottish Enterprise
• Scottish Natural Heritage
• Scottish Tourist Guides Association
• Scottish Wildlife Trust
• VisitScotland

References

• Bob Jones, 'Interpret Scotland - a look back in awe!', Interpret Scotland Journal Issue 16, p10

External links

• Interpret Scotland website
• Past Issues of Interpret Scotland Journal