Last chance to book Community Heritage Conversations on 26 November

Join us on Thursday 26th November for a full day of inspiring presentations, lively discussion, hands‑on workshops, and plenty of chances to connect with peers from across the country.

People are at the heart of community heritage, and the health of our cultural, built, natural, and archaeological heritage is intricately tied to the passion, dedication, expertise and energy of the people who care for it. But in the face of ever-growing pressures, how can organisations collaborate and share their skills and experiences in order to create sustainable futures for community heritage?

Scotland's Community Heritage Conversation 2026 will feature presentations and workshops that highlight how collaboration – across communities, generations, cultures, or sectors – creates fresh opportunities for learning and growth, as well as providing attendees with a chance to reflect on their own support strengths and needs.

What to expect on the day

The full agenda can be found here.

The programme includes a mixture of talks, panel discussions, workshops and One Minute Mayhem, a 60-second soapbox open to all where attendees have the chance to share news and updates from their own organisations and projects. These sessions will showcase community-led approaches to collaboration designed to inspire, encourage connections, and offer practical reflections and actions.

The event is being held at the Engine Shed in Stirling. For more information on the Engine Shed, including transport links and accessibility, please take a look at their website. We will have BSL signers available and additional information will be provided to attendees ahead of the event.

About Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations

Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations (SCHC) was developed to provide an engaging and approachable forum for sharing experiences and opportunities, discussing emerging policy and practice, and supporting one another to develop new and innovative solutions. The conversations are delivered through a partnership of Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology Scotland, the Scottish Council on Archives, Culture, Heritage & Arts (CHARTS), Scottish Civic Trust, Scottish Community Tourism (SCOTO) and Heritage Network.

Book your space here either in person or online, for Comumnity Heritage Conversations.