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