Turning research into engagement Groundbreaking research only creates real value when people know about it, understand it and have the opportunity to use it. As HERITALISE develops innovative digital solutions for Europe’s cultural heritage, communication becomes much more than a support activity, it is a key driver of collaboration, knowledge…

Cultural heritage is constantly exposed to challenges ranging from environmental conditions and natural disasters to urban development and the passage of time itself. Preserving monuments, historic buildings, collections, and cultural landscapes requires not only specialised knowledge but also new tools capable of documenting and understanding heritage in greater detail than…

In an era where digital technologies are reshaping how we understand and experience the world, the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage are undergoing profound transformation. The interdisciplinary team of the Open Virtual Worlds (OVW) research group at the University of St Andrews develops workflows, tools and digital infrastructures for…

The 2nd general assembly of the Heritalise project marked an important step in the practical application of digital technologies for cultural heritage. Hosted at the TimeSpan Museum in Helmsdale- Scotland, the Assembly went beyond coordination and discussion, becoming a dynamic setting for hands-on experimentation and innovation. During this event, a…

What is the common European data space for cultural heritage? How does it relate to and complement the European Collaborative Cloud for cultural heritage (ECCCH) and how does the HERITALISE project support their integration? Discover more in this post from the Europeana Foundation, a HERITALISE project partner.  Screenshot of the…

Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) represents one of the most transformative methodologies currently shaping the future of Cultural Heritage (CH) documentation. While traditional Building Information Modelling (BIM) has long been used to support the planning, design, and construction of contemporary buildings, HBIM adapts and extends this approach to the unique…

HERITALISE is built on advanced technologies, innovative methodologies, and ambitious research goals. However, at its core, the project is driven by people. Researchers, heritage professionals, technologists, and coordinators across Europe are working together to rethink how cultural heritage is documented, understood, and shared in the digital age. To bring these…

About TimespanTimespan is a cultural organisation and accredited museum based in Helmsdale, a remote village in the far north of the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1986 by the Helmsdale Heritage and Arts Society, it was established to preserve and share the history of the local area while serving the needs…

The HERITALISE project continues to establish itself as a key reference point in the field of cultural heritage digitisation, data The HERITALISE project continues to establish itself as a key reference point in the field of cultural heritage digitisation, data integration, and artificial intelligence–enabled conservation. This year, the consortium made…

We are proud to announce the publication of the State-of-the-Art Review: Digitisation of Cultural Heritage – Methodologies, Technologies and Best Practices. This landmark report presents the outcomes of an international survey that reached over 1,200 professionals and institutions across the globe, mapping the current landscape of digitisation practices and identifying…

The HERITALISE project consortium held its first General Assembly from October 7-9, 2025, in the historic village of Helmsdale, Scotland, marking a major milestone in cultural heritage preservation. Hosted by the Timespan Museum and Arts Centre, the event gathered researchers, heritage professionals, and technology experts from across Europe to work…

Figure 1 EMA Judges Meeting in Dortmund – June 2025 The European Museum Academy (EMA) is a non-profit foundation established in 2009 in the Netherlands. Founded by a group of museum and university experts to honour the legacy of influential British museologist Kenneth Hudson, EMA functions as a dynamic museological…