About the Heritage Education Forum
The HEF comprises representatives from national cultural organisations in Scotland. HEF aims to ensure more effective use of resources for all learners and promote the value of, and increase access to, heritage learning.
Archaeology Scotland
Archaeology Scotland promotes the study of archaeology by children and young people, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and innovative approaches to learning.
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.
Group for Education in Museums Scotland (GEM)
GEM is a membership organisation for everyone concerned with the importance of learning through museums and galleries.
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?
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS)
The lead body for the advocacy, funding and development of over 340 museums and galleries in Scotland.
National Records of Scotland (NRS)
On 1 April 2011 the National Archives of Scotland and the General Register Office for Scotland merged to create a new body called the National Records of Scotland (NRS). NRS combines all the functions of the two former bodies including the delivery of our education service.
National Galleries of Scotland
The National Galleries of Scotland looks after Scotland's national collection of works of fine art, including photography, and makes it available to the public at large.
National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland (NMS) welcomes schools, teachers and pupils to enjoy a range of superb collections at its five museums.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Together, the four remarkable Gardens of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh represent one of the world's largest living collections of plants.
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)
The RCAHMS archive provides unique insights into the location of Scotland’s historic places and how the nation’s archaeological, industrial and architectural heritage has changed over time.
Scottish Natural Heritage
Outdoor learning in a natural environment offers a stimulating setting for learning and development across the curriculum.
National Library of Scotland (NLS)
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is Scotland’s largest research library housing millions of books, manuscripts, music and maps covering virtually every subject.
The National Trust for Scotland
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The National Trust for Scotland is the largest conservation charity in Scotland.
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