Interpret Scotland
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