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