What We Do

Argyll & Bute Museums & Heritage Forum brings together museums, archives, genealogy groups, historic sites, and local heritage organisations from across Argyll and the Isles. We’re here to support, connect, and strengthen our region’s cultural and heritage sector.

We actively collaborate with key national and regional bodies, including CHARTS (Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles), Scottish Community Heritage Alliance (SCHA), and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) — helping ensure our local voices are heard and supported on a wider stage.

Past, Present & Future Activities

Our journey began with local museums coming together to support each other through the museum accreditation process. Since then, we’ve grown into a vibrant network offering a wide range of training opportunities, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Over the years, we’ve hosted workshops and courses on topics such as:

• Palaeography
  
  

• Archival techniques
  
  

• Copyright & data protection
  
  

Most recently, from January to March 2024, we delivered a popular Digital GIS Mapping Training Series — a four-part online course designed to help members create and share interactive heritage maps.

And we’re just getting started.

Looking Ahead

We're always planning new events and training sessions based on the needs and interests of our members.

 Visit our Events Page to explore what's coming up and learn more about the types of events we offer.

Tell Us What You’re Interested In

We're shaping future training and workshops right now — and we’d love your input.

What skills or topics would you like to explore?
Which formats work best for you (online, in-person, hybrid)?

Please take a moment to fill out the form below and help guide our next steps: