Scottish Council on Archives
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire.
Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
SCA Director, John Pelan, recommends an excellent article by Louise Williams, archivist at Lothian Health Services Archive in the latest edition of Scottish Archives, making the case for investment in records management.
Read the article via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
Read the article via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
New article: Record-Keeping and the UK Infected Blood Inquiry - Scottish Council on Archives
7 January 2026
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM
SCA Director, John Pelan, recommends an excellent article by Louise Williams, archivist at Lothian Health Services Archive in the latest edition of Scottish Archives, making the case for investment in records management.
Read the article via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
Read the article via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
Join us a week today for the Warhammer, Records, and the Art of Engagement webinar to find out how records management can be creative, human, and even fun!
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976897755...
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976897755...
Dimitrios Chatzinas: Warhammer, Records, and the Art of Engagement
Join Dimitrios Chatzinas to find out how Warhammer was used to make real-world records management engaging, relatable and fun!
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January 6, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Join us a week today for the Warhammer, Records, and the Art of Engagement webinar to find out how records management can be creative, human, and even fun!
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976897755...
Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976897755...
There are still a few days left to apply for the Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives role!
Find out more and apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Find out more and apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives - Scottish Council on Archives
4 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
There are still a few days left to apply for the Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives role!
Find out more and apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Find out more and apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Season's greetings from SCA!
This year's card image comes courtesy of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis who have been SCA’s featured Community Archive throughout 2025.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
This year's card image comes courtesy of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis who have been SCA’s featured Community Archive throughout 2025.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Season's greetings from SCA!
This year's card image comes courtesy of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis who have been SCA’s featured Community Archive throughout 2025.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
This year's card image comes courtesy of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis who have been SCA’s featured Community Archive throughout 2025.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
Vacancy: Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives
The project supports groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material but need help with managing, preserving, cataloguing and online accessibility.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
The project supports groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material but need help with managing, preserving, cataloguing and online accessibility.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives - Scottish Council on Archives
4 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Vacancy: Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives
The project supports groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material but need help with managing, preserving, cataloguing and online accessibility.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
The project supports groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material but need help with managing, preserving, cataloguing and online accessibility.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Call for Applications: A Year in the Life of a Community Archive 2026
Want to share your community archive’s story? We’re looking for one archive to follow throughout 2026 and feature on our website.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Want to share your community archive’s story? We’re looking for one archive to follow throughout 2026 and feature on our website.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Call for Applications: A Year in the Life of a Community Archive 2026 - Scottish Council on Archives
15 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Call for Applications: A Year in the Life of a Community Archive 2026
Want to share your community archive’s story? We’re looking for one archive to follow throughout 2026 and feature on our website.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Want to share your community archive’s story? We’re looking for one archive to follow throughout 2026 and feature on our website.
Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Calling all Scottish archives who are accredited or working towards accreditation!
This workshop introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit which will soon be embedded as part of Archive Service Accreditation.
Find out more: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
This workshop introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit which will soon be embedded as part of Archive Service Accreditation.
Find out more: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit
This workshop is designed for Scottish archives, to introduce the EDIB Self-Assessment Toolkit, developed by Archives West Midland.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Calling all Scottish archives who are accredited or working towards accreditation!
This workshop introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit which will soon be embedded as part of Archive Service Accreditation.
Find out more: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
This workshop introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit which will soon be embedded as part of Archive Service Accreditation.
Find out more: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
The Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026 is open for bookings!
This year the conference will be exploring the power of collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable volunteer programmes.
Find out more and book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-...
This year the conference will be exploring the power of collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable volunteer programmes.
Find out more and book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-...
Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026: Power in Partnership
Join us at a one-day event exploring how co-creation and collaboration can transform volunteering across the heritage sector and beyond.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026 is open for bookings!
This year the conference will be exploring the power of collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable volunteer programmes.
Find out more and book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-...
This year the conference will be exploring the power of collaboration in building inclusive, sustainable volunteer programmes.
Find out more and book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-...
Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub Training Needs Survey
This survey is intended to inform the training and guidance offered by the Community Hub to those participating, sharing and preserving their community’s heritage.
Fill in the survey: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This survey is intended to inform the training and guidance offered by the Community Hub to those participating, sharing and preserving their community’s heritage.
Fill in the survey: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub Training Needs Survey
This survey is intended to inform the training and guidance offered by the Community Hub to those participating, sharing and preserving their community’s heritage.
Fill in the survey: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
This survey is intended to inform the training and guidance offered by the Community Hub to those participating, sharing and preserving their community’s heritage.
Fill in the survey: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
The case studies for the Made in Scotland project are now available to read!
These case studies have been created as a resource to share learning, provide insights and inspire future projects.
View the case studies via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
These case studies have been created as a resource to share learning, provide insights and inspire future projects.
View the case studies via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Made in Scotland: Bridging Business and Community to Create New Stories - Scottish Council on Archives
The Scottish Council on Archives is launching an exciting initiative to connect business archives with community groups and organisations across Scotland. We believe that business archives hold…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The case studies for the Made in Scotland project are now available to read!
These case studies have been created as a resource to share learning, provide insights and inspire future projects.
View the case studies via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
These case studies have been created as a resource to share learning, provide insights and inspire future projects.
View the case studies via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Call for Contributions – Expressing Scotland: Holding the Intangible – Archives, Culture & Connection
This event will provide a forum to discuss what intangible cultural heritage means for our sector.
Learn more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
This event will provide a forum to discuss what intangible cultural heritage means for our sector.
Learn more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Call for Contributions - Expressing Scotland: Holding the Intangible - Archives, Culture & Connection - Scottish Council on Archives
10 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Call for Contributions – Expressing Scotland: Holding the Intangible – Archives, Culture & Connection
This event will provide a forum to discuss what intangible cultural heritage means for our sector.
Learn more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
This event will provide a forum to discuss what intangible cultural heritage means for our sector.
Learn more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Join us this Thursday for our final National Archives & Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation of the year.
These sessions are designed to gather views on the need, priorities, and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
These sessions are designed to gather views on the need, priorities, and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation
Scottish Council on Archives invites members, stakeholders, and the wider sector to join us for a series of online consultations.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us this Thursday for our final National Archives & Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation of the year.
These sessions are designed to gather views on the need, priorities, and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
These sessions are designed to gather views on the need, priorities, and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book your space here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
Join Dimitrios Chatzinas to find out how Warhammer was used to make real-world records management engaging, relatable and fun!
Find out more and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dimitrios-...
Find out more and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dimitrios-...
Dimitrios Chatzinas: Warhammer, Records, and the Art of Engagement
Join Dimitrios Chatzinas to find out how Warhammer was used to make real-world records management engaging, relatable and fun!
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December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join Dimitrios Chatzinas to find out how Warhammer was used to make real-world records management engaging, relatable and fun!
Find out more and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dimitrios-...
Find out more and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dimitrios-...
New Vacancy!
SCA is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives. This is a fixed term six-month post.
Find out more and how to apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
SCA is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives. This is a fixed term six-month post.
Find out more and how to apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives - Scottish Council on Archives
4 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New Vacancy!
SCA is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives. This is a fixed term six-month post.
Find out more and how to apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
SCA is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for Community Stories, Community Archives. This is a fixed term six-month post.
Find out more and how to apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy!
SCA is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development of an Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit.
For the full brief and application details head to our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
SCA is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development of an Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit.
For the full brief and application details head to our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit Consultant - Scottish Council on Archives
26 December 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New Vacancy!
SCA is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development of an Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit.
For the full brief and application details head to our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
SCA is seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development of an Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit.
For the full brief and application details head to our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Congratulations to all six archives who have achieved accreditation status for the first time👏
SCA is also delighted that HES Archive and NLS have successfully had their accreditation granted for a second time.
Read the full news story here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/f...
SCA is also delighted that HES Archive and NLS have successfully had their accreditation granted for a second time.
Read the full news story here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/f...
Fresh chapter as archives gain accredited status - The National Archives
Six contrasting archives from different parts of Britain have won accredited status for the first time. They range from records about one of the grandest religious buildings in England, York Minster,…
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations to all six archives who have achieved accreditation status for the first time👏
SCA is also delighted that HES Archive and NLS have successfully had their accreditation granted for a second time.
Read the full news story here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/f...
SCA is also delighted that HES Archive and NLS have successfully had their accreditation granted for a second time.
Read the full news story here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/f...
Are you a Scottish archive that is accredited or working towards accreditation?
Then join this TNA workshop which introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Then join this TNA workshop which introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit
This workshop is designed for Scottish archives, to introduce the EDIB Self-Assessment Toolkit, developed by Archives West Midland.
www.eventbrite.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Are you a Scottish archive that is accredited or working towards accreditation?
Then join this TNA workshop which introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Then join this TNA workshop which introduces the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
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The latest EYA Spotlight exhibition is now live!
At CAHG’s annual conference, community groups shared digital posters highlighting their work. These posters are now exhibited on the EYA website.
Explore them here 👉 www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-co...
At CAHG’s annual conference, community groups shared digital posters highlighting their work. These posters are now exhibited on the EYA website.
Explore them here 👉 www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-co...
Spotlight: Community Archives and Heritage Group Conference 2025 Posters — Explore Your Archive
Exhibition Explore the posters from the CAHG UK Conference 2025. Information Find out more about Community Archives and Heritage Group and what […]
www.exploreyourarchive.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The latest EYA Spotlight exhibition is now live!
At CAHG’s annual conference, community groups shared digital posters highlighting their work. These posters are now exhibited on the EYA website.
Explore them here 👉 www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-co...
At CAHG’s annual conference, community groups shared digital posters highlighting their work. These posters are now exhibited on the EYA website.
Explore them here 👉 www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-co...
SCA is delighted to be featured in A Year in Archives 2025 where Your Scottish Archives is included in the Highlights section.
To see the rest of the highlights and case studies from across the sector head to The National Archives, UK website below 👇
To see the rest of the highlights and case studies from across the sector head to The National Archives, UK website below 👇
We’re delighted to announce that #AYearinArchives 2025 is now live!
Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive
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Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
SCA is delighted to be featured in A Year in Archives 2025 where Your Scottish Archives is included in the Highlights section.
To see the rest of the highlights and case studies from across the sector head to The National Archives, UK website below 👇
To see the rest of the highlights and case studies from across the sector head to The National Archives, UK website below 👇
🚨New blog post!🚨
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis has started to digitise their archive records using eHive and are aiming to add 50,000 records to it over the next few years.
Find out about their process and plans for the future by reading the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis has started to digitise their archive records using eHive and are aiming to add 50,000 records to it over the next few years.
Find out about their process and plans for the future by reading the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨New blog post!🚨
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis has started to digitise their archive records using eHive and are aiming to add 50,000 records to it over the next few years.
Find out about their process and plans for the future by reading the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Comunn Eachdraidh Nis has started to digitise their archive records using eHive and are aiming to add 50,000 records to it over the next few years.
Find out about their process and plans for the future by reading the full blog: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Thank you to everyone who came to our sold out annual conference 'Celebrating Success' last week!
It was a brilliant day filled with inspiring talks and lots of opportunity for shared learning and really showcased some of the amazing work being carried out across the sector.
It was a brilliant day filled with inspiring talks and lots of opportunity for shared learning and really showcased some of the amazing work being carried out across the sector.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to our sold out annual conference 'Celebrating Success' last week!
It was a brilliant day filled with inspiring talks and lots of opportunity for shared learning and really showcased some of the amazing work being carried out across the sector.
It was a brilliant day filled with inspiring talks and lots of opportunity for shared learning and really showcased some of the amazing work being carried out across the sector.
Do we need a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland?
Join us for one or more of our online consultations which are designed to gather views on the need, priorities and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book onto a session to have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
Join us for one or more of our online consultations which are designed to gather views on the need, priorities and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book onto a session to have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation
Scottish Council on Archives invites members, stakeholders, and the wider sector to join us for a series of online consultations.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Do we need a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland?
Join us for one or more of our online consultations which are designed to gather views on the need, priorities and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book onto a session to have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
Join us for one or more of our online consultations which are designed to gather views on the need, priorities and potential outcomes of a national strategy.
Book onto a session to have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...
Join us one week today for How to Successfully Apply for Conservation and Acquisition Grants.
Gain confidence in applying for grants from National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries.
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-suc...?
Gain confidence in applying for grants from National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries.
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-suc...?
How to Successfully Apply for Conservation and Acquisition Grants
Learn how to secure National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries grants.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Join us one week today for How to Successfully Apply for Conservation and Acquisition Grants.
Gain confidence in applying for grants from National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries.
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-suc...?
Gain confidence in applying for grants from National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries.
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-suc...?
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STEWARDING CHANGE: REIMAGINING ARCHIVES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Stewarding Change - Alison Byrne, CEO National Records of Scotland
Join us for this year's Scottish Council on Archives annual lecture.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
STEWARDING CHANGE: REIMAGINING ARCHIVES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
The Year in Review Highlight: Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Earlier this year the archive successfully reopened to the public after a laborious move. Hear what happened and how they achieved it!
Read the full article via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
Earlier this year the archive successfully reopened to the public after a laborious move. Hear what happened and how they achieved it!
Read the full article via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
Scottish Archives and Records Year in Review 2024-25 - Scottish Council on Archives
7 October 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Year in Review Highlight: Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Earlier this year the archive successfully reopened to the public after a laborious move. Hear what happened and how they achieved it!
Read the full article via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
Earlier this year the archive successfully reopened to the public after a laborious move. Hear what happened and how they achieved it!
Read the full article via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...