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We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire. Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
It's less than a month to go to Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2025: Routes to Resilience!
This free, hybrid event brings together community groups, volunteers, and heritage professionals to share ideas and inspiration.
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...
Tickets for our annual conference are going quick so make sure you book your space to avoid disappointment!
The conference will celebrate the achievements, innovations, and collaborations that are shaping the future of archives and records in Scotland.
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...
Have you taken a look at our latest year in review?
The review brings together a range of case studies highlighting the diverse and important work taking place across the archives and records management sector.
View the full review via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
Project Update: Historical Care Records
We’re excited to share progress on our Historical Care Records project, helping to preserve and shed light on Scotland’s care history.
Read the full update : www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
SCA is delighted to announce TownsWeb Archiving as our sponsor for this year's annual conference Scotland's Archives and Records: Celebrating Success.
Their mission is to preserve collections while making them accessible for the future.
More info: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/works...
📣The EYA Resource Team is working on the 'ArchI’ve Learned' project and would love to hear from you!📣
This project will connect archives, schools and young people, and boost awareness of our sector.
Please click the link to complete the survey:
forms.office.com/e/ALrtENDn0w
#ExploreYourArchive
Shifting Perspectives: Scotland's Urban Architecture Through the Lens will explore how photography has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland.
Find out more and book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-p...
The programme for this years annual conference Scotland's Archives and Records: Celebrating Success is now live!
Join us to hear an inspiring lineup of speakers from across the sector as they share their achievements on a range of exciting topics.
View: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/sca-a...
Meet Donald and Peggy!
As two of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis's volunteers they share their experience of working with the archive and why they enjoy doing it!
Read the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Bookings for our Annual Conference are open!
Secure your space for Scotland's Archives and Records: Celebrating Success. Programme coming soon featuring lots of exciting talks from across the sector!
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...
Our October newsletter is out tomorrow!
Each month you will get updates from SCA and across the sector including news, events and opportunities.
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SCA are delighted to present the latest edition of the Archives Review, celebrating the work and projects being undertaken in collections across the country.
We are grateful to all our contributors!
View it here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
SCOTLAND’S ARCHIVES AND RECORDS: CELEBRATING SUCCESS
SCA is excited to open bookings for its next annual conference on Thursday 20th November in the Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
Find out more and book via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/sca-a...
SCOTLAND’S ARCHIVES AND RECORDS: CELEBRATING SUCCESS
SCA is excited to open bookings for its next annual conference on Thursday 20th November in the Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
Find out more and book via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/sca-a...
The Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) welcomes the 2025 Annual UK Archive Sector Survey, which offers the most up-to-date picture of archives in Scotland and the UK, informing SCA’s capacity building and advocacy work.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
The first UK-wide annual archive sector survey is now on The National Archives’ website! Conducted with partners across the UK, it collected 330 responses from a wide range of services.
Explore the results here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
The deadline for the call for participation for the CAHG Scotland's Digital Exhibition Celebrating Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage is approaching.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Looking to find a particular type of record?
Whether you are looking for minute books, death records or valuation rolls the knowledge base on YSA explains what different kinds of records are and how you can find them!
Explore the knowledge base here: yourscottisharchives.com/knowledge-ba...
Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations 2025: Routes to Resilience
Join the conversation to explore creative approaches to building capacity, celebrate community heritage achievements, and shape a resilient, inclusive future.
Book your space via Eventbrite: bit.ly/42Jj8Zc
Went for a wee walk around Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland exhibition at @natrecordsscot.bsky.social's General Register House - a great exhibition highlighting the transformative role of railways in shaping Scotland.
It is on for a few more days so make sure to pop in!
Exciting news!
This week Wiebke McGhee, Archivist at North Lanarkshire Archives was presented with Accredited Archive Service certificate by Alison Byrne, Chief Executive at National Records Scotland and Kay Foubister, Chair of the Scottish Council on Archives.
Have you been following what Comunn Eachdraidh Nis have been doing this year?
Each month this community archive have been updating us with their latest projects and activities.
Read the blogs here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Join Glasgow Doors Open Days tomorrow for a special screening of ‘Living Proof’ - a fascinating archive documentary that looks for the roots of the climate crisis in post-war history
Book a free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-pro...
There's still time to apply to take part in the upcoming CAHG Scotland digital exhibition!
CAHGS will be showcasing five community groups that celebrate intangible cultural heritage through Scotland’s community archives.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Are you looking to engage new volunteers?
We’re encouraging all archive services to post their archive volunteering roles on the Make Your Mark portal, Scotland’s online hub for heritage volunteering.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/find-...
Join the Scottish Local History Forum for their upcoming conference on Saturday 25 October 2025 in Paisley.
Hear from a range of speakers on topics around Popular Protest in a Scottish Local History Context.
Find out more and book via: www.slhf.org/event/slhf-a...
The National Archives are running a webinar for you to find out more about the revisions to the Revised Archive Service Accreditation Standard, reflect on what this means for your service, and how this will impact on applications.
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-...
Our September newsletter goes out tomorrow!
If you want to receive the latest updates and news from us and across the sector as well as current events and opportunities make sure you sign up to our mailing list: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
Scotland's Community Heritage Conversations 2025: Routes to Resilience
At this year’s conference we’ll hear from organisations building capacity creatively, celebrate community heritage activities, and consider how to ensure a vibrant, inclusive future
Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...
Join us this Thursday for Cataloguing for Community Archives.
Discover key cataloguing elements, practical examples, and tools to help unlock the full potential of your collections.
Thanks to NLHF for supporting these sessions.
Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1609497814...
