Rhona, TeacherI find it difficult to describe the feelings that young people have when they are holding an artefact that is 2000 years old. It creates a special magic that allows them to examine, describe and imagine the past, creating the chance to actively understand their own culture and heritage.
The Heritage Education Forum comprises representatives from national cultural organisations in Scotland.
Together they hold, conserve, enable and promote access to our collections, buildings, historic and natural environments.
HEF aims to share information and best practice; establish active partnerships across the heritage sector; ensure more effective use of resources for all learners; and promote the value of and increase access to heritage learning.
Heritage learning is a dynamic process through which individuals interpret and experience objects, art, manuscripts, wildlife, landscapes, building and monuments.
Heritage learning can be highly charged, challenging and creative.
Key documents
Heritage Education Forum leaflet
This document provides an overview of the Heritage Education Forum, including its aims and members.
PDF file: Heritage Education Forum leaflet (3.3 MB)Heritage Learning and the curriculum
This document outlines the Heritage Education Forum's response to Scotland's Curriculum.
PDF file: Heritage Learning and Curriculum for Excellence (524 KB)Contact the Heritage Education Forum
Email HEF (hef@ltscotland.org.uk)
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