KMA, along with Reorient Places, are working with Historic Environment Scotland to facilitate a national conversation about heritage, with people from across Scotland, and details for in-person workshops around the country have now been announced.

Scotland’s historic environment belongs to us all – from stone circles and high streets to tenements and schools. It may also be your local park, the venue where you saw the best gig you've ever been to, or the place you picture when you think of home. Heritage makes our communities special and it’s everything we inherit from the past that shapes who we are today as well as influencing our future.

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.

“I’d love to hear about the places that matter most to you, said Elly McCrone, Director of Heritage. We’d like to understand what you’d like to see protected and how you’d like those places to be looked after so that we can ensure that our heritage continues to enrich our lives for generations to come.”

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

Partick Burgh Hall, Glasgow - https://talkingaboutheritage-glasgow.eventbrite.co.uk

9 Burgh Hall St, Glasgow G11 5LW

23rd October, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm with registration and coffee at 12:15

Wasps Inverness Creative Academy - https://talkingaboutheritage-inverness.eventbrite.co.uk

Midmills Bldg, Stephens St, Inverness IV2 3JP.

28th October, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm with registration and coffee at 12:15

Ullapool Village Hall - https://talkingaboutheritage-ullapool.eventbrite.co.uk

4 Market St, Ullapool IV26 2XE.

29th October, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm with registration and coffee at 12:15