Training

Interpretative skills for community and heritage organisations

Creating connections

Increasing Engagement

We offer innovative training experiences for those working or volunteering in community and heritage settings. Using a new model of understanding valued environments and spaces, we guide participants to new understandings of the contexts in which they operate and work collaboratively to develop action plans and ideas to increasing engagement and re-imagining interpretation.

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Introductory Taster Session

A 1.5 hour presentation on key aspects and approaches to understanding engagement and interpretation

Exploratory session

Half day, interactive workshop. Learn about models for understanding heritage environments and the applicability in different contexts

Skills Lab

A full interactive day, developing your skills and forming an action plan through interactive workshops and activities

Bespoke Skills Lab

A two day immersive development experience tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Introduction to Palaeography

Our online course for local historians, heritage enthusiasts and anyone who is getting into archival research. The course is led by Dr Ian Maclellan and will focus on the skill you need to engage with handwritten documents in English and Scots dating from 1550 to 1850.

The course consists of 8 lessons delivered online with some “homework” between classes. The day and time will be set to suit participants.

Cost: £200 for individuals/private bookings

£140 for members of SCHA affiliated groups