Historic Environment Scotland (HES), in partnership with Kevin Murray Associates and Re-orient Places, invites you to take part in an engaging, in-person workshop as part of a national conversation about Scotland’s heritage. We want to hear your views and experiences to help shape how heritage is recognised, celebrated, and looked after in the future.
Scotland’s historic environment belongs to all of us — from stone circles and high streets to tenements, schools, local parks, and even the venues that hold your most cherished memories. Heritage is what makes our communities unique, and your voice matters in deciding how it is understood and protected.
In-person events are being held around Scotland throughout October and November, with bookings now live. Events are open to everyone – young people, older people, business owners, volunteers, parents, New Scots, those who love heritage, and those with no strong feelings about heritage but who care about their surroundings. If you want to talk to us about heritage, we want to hear from you.
Why take part?
• Have your say: Help us to understand the things that matter to you and your community
• Celebrate your area: Share and spotlight the heritage that makes your area special
• Shape the future: Influence national policy, including the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland
Participants will have the chance to tell us about the places they value, and their views on how they should be recognised and looked after in the future. Events are being held at the following locations, to confirm your attendance and reserve your space, please complete your registration using the links below for each event:
Border Club, Hawick - https://talkingaboutheritage-hawick.eventbrite.co.uk
43 North Bridge Street, Hawick, TD9 9PX.
21st October, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm with registration and coffee at 12:15
If you're unable to attend or would like to contribute further, you can also take part by completing our National Survey, open until 7 December. https://haveyoursay.historicenvironment.scot/heritage/talking-about-heritage/consultation/subpage.2025-08-20.3114751745/
With in-person events happening across Scotland, a Youth Heritage Challenge on the horizon, and opportunities to share your views online, there are many ways to get involved in Talking About Heritage.
To learn more, register for a workshop, or complete the survey, please visit: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/advice-and-support/communities/talking-about-heritage/
