Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland
@cahgscotland.bsky.social
- A self-sustaining network of community archive groups within Scotland
- Collaboration and mutual support
- Celebrating and highlighting its diversity
https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-archives/community-archives-and-heritage-group-scotland
- Collaboration and mutual support
- Celebrating and highlighting its diversity
https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-archives/community-archives-and-heritage-group-scotland
SAVE THE DATE: 20 March 2026
CAHG Scotland Annual Event
Theme: Intangible Cultural Heritage
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
CAHG Scotland Annual Event
Theme: Intangible Cultural Heritage
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
SAVE THE DATE: 20 March 2026
CAHG Scotland Annual Event
Theme: Intangible Cultural Heritage
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
CAHG Scotland Annual Event
Theme: Intangible Cultural Heritage
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
Today we celebrate the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage honouring the living traditions that shape Scotland’s identity.
Our CAHG Scotland at 5 celebrations will be surrounding the theme of intangible cultural heritage so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
Our CAHG Scotland at 5 celebrations will be surrounding the theme of intangible cultural heritage so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today we celebrate the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage honouring the living traditions that shape Scotland’s identity.
Our CAHG Scotland at 5 celebrations will be surrounding the theme of intangible cultural heritage so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
Our CAHG Scotland at 5 celebrations will be surrounding the theme of intangible cultural heritage so keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
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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...
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...
SCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS! - Scottish Council on Archives
01 October 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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...
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...
If your collection is helping preserve intangible cultural heritage then we want to showcase it in our upcoming digital exhibition!
Find out more and take part:
Find out more and take part:
Calling all community groups!
CAHG Scotland will be having a digital exhibition showcasing community-based collections that are helping to preserve and celebrate intangible cultural heritage.
Find out more and how you can get involved via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
CAHG Scotland will be having a digital exhibition showcasing community-based collections that are helping to preserve and celebrate intangible cultural heritage.
Find out more and how you can get involved via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Digital Exhibition Celebrating Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage - Scottish Council on Archives
14 July 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If your collection is helping preserve intangible cultural heritage then we want to showcase it in our upcoming digital exhibition!
Find out more and take part:
Find out more and take part:
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Calling all community groups!
Join us in Inverness where we will provide an opportunity to discuss best practice for describing, caring for and making available archive collections.
Book your free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1509120623...
Join us in Inverness where we will provide an opportunity to discuss best practice for describing, caring for and making available archive collections.
Book your free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1509120623...
Community Stories - Community Archives: Inverness
Join us for an in-person workshop focused on caring for and sharing community archives
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August 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Calling all community groups!
Join us in Inverness where we will provide an opportunity to discuss best practice for describing, caring for and making available archive collections.
Book your free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1509120623...
Join us in Inverness where we will provide an opportunity to discuss best practice for describing, caring for and making available archive collections.
Book your free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1509120623...
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Does your collection hold objects that help preserve intangible cultural heritage?
Then take part in our upcoming digital exhibition where you will be able to showcase your objects.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Then take part in our upcoming digital exhibition where you will be able to showcase your objects.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Digital Exhibition Celebrating Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage - Scottish Council on Archives
14 July 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
August 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Does your collection hold objects that help preserve intangible cultural heritage?
Then take part in our upcoming digital exhibition where you will be able to showcase your objects.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Then take part in our upcoming digital exhibition where you will be able to showcase your objects.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
We're at the DCDC25 Conference in Durham, sharing our core values and highlighting the importance of community archives as seen on our poster!
Learn more about our work: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Learn more about our work: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
July 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We're at the DCDC25 Conference in Durham, sharing our core values and highlighting the importance of community archives as seen on our poster!
Learn more about our work: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Learn more about our work: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
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Just a couple days left to apply for our new Sector Development Manager role!
Join SCA to lead professional development & capacity-building for archives & records management in Scotland. Help shape the future of the sector!
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Join SCA to lead professional development & capacity-building for archives & records management in Scotland. Help shape the future of the sector!
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager - Scottish Council on Archives
1 July 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Just a couple days left to apply for our new Sector Development Manager role!
Join SCA to lead professional development & capacity-building for archives & records management in Scotland. Help shape the future of the sector!
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
Join SCA to lead professional development & capacity-building for archives & records management in Scotland. Help shape the future of the sector!
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
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Join us at SCA!
We're hiring a Sector Development Manager to help shape the future of archives in Scotland. A new role with national impact - perfect for a strategic, collaborative leader.
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
We're hiring a Sector Development Manager to help shape the future of archives in Scotland. A new role with national impact - perfect for a strategic, collaborative leader.
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager - Scottish Council on Archives
1 July 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
July 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Join us at SCA!
We're hiring a Sector Development Manager to help shape the future of archives in Scotland. A new role with national impact - perfect for a strategic, collaborative leader.
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
We're hiring a Sector Development Manager to help shape the future of archives in Scotland. A new role with national impact - perfect for a strategic, collaborative leader.
👉 Apply now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
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From cataloguing to digitising, archive volunteers can help you care for your organisation’s records.
And with 25% of Make Your Mark portal users searching for archive roles, there’s a keen group ready to help!
Post your opportunities: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
And with 25% of Make Your Mark portal users searching for archive roles, there’s a keen group ready to help!
Post your opportunities: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
From cataloguing to digitising, archive volunteers can help you care for your organisation’s records.
And with 25% of Make Your Mark portal users searching for archive roles, there’s a keen group ready to help!
Post your opportunities: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
And with 25% of Make Your Mark portal users searching for archive roles, there’s a keen group ready to help!
Post your opportunities: makeyourmark.scot/for-organisa...
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
Community Archives and Heritage Group Scotland at 5! 🎉
We’re marking 5 years of supporting community heritage with new initiatives that celebrate the journey so far and look to the future.
Full update: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/commu...
We’re marking 5 years of supporting community heritage with new initiatives that celebrate the journey so far and look to the future.
Full update: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/commu...
Community Archives and Heritage Group Scotland marks 5 years of championing communities - Scottish Council on Archives
14 May 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Community Archives and Heritage Group Scotland at 5! 🎉
We’re marking 5 years of supporting community heritage with new initiatives that celebrate the journey so far and look to the future.
Full update: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/commu...
We’re marking 5 years of supporting community heritage with new initiatives that celebrate the journey so far and look to the future.
Full update: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/commu...
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Today is World Refugee Day which celebrates refugees from around the world. We are commissioning a film about LGBTQ+ refugees & Asylum Seekers and need grassroots organisations& individuals to support it.
If you are interested or would like more details please get in touch.
If you are interested or would like more details please get in touch.
June 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today is World Refugee Day which celebrates refugees from around the world. We are commissioning a film about LGBTQ+ refugees & Asylum Seekers and need grassroots organisations& individuals to support it.
If you are interested or would like more details please get in touch.
If you are interested or would like more details please get in touch.
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SCA are hosting a workshop as part of ‘Divergent Minds in the Archive’, an EDI Caucus-funded project investigating neurodivergence and archives.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
SCA are hosting a workshop as part of ‘Divergent Minds in the Archive’, an EDI Caucus-funded project investigating neurodivergence and archives.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
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You have a few days left to fill out the Made in Scotland survey!
Whether you're a Scottish business with archives, a community group interested in collaboration, or have examples of successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
Whether you're a Scottish business with archives, a community group interested in collaboration, or have examples of successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
June 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
You have a few days left to fill out the Made in Scotland survey!
Whether you're a Scottish business with archives, a community group interested in collaboration, or have examples of successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
Whether you're a Scottish business with archives, a community group interested in collaboration, or have examples of successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
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Calling all Scottish business archives & community groups interested in collaboration with business!
SCA is launching an initiative to bridge businesses & communities through their shared heritage and we want to hear from you.
Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
SCA is launching an initiative to bridge businesses & communities through their shared heritage and we want to hear from you.
Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
Made in Scotland: Building Connections between Business and Community Archives
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June 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Calling all Scottish business archives & community groups interested in collaboration with business!
SCA is launching an initiative to bridge businesses & communities through their shared heritage and we want to hear from you.
Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
SCA is launching an initiative to bridge businesses & communities through their shared heritage and we want to hear from you.
Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
Are you part of a community heritage group doing amazing work to preserve local history, traditions, or culture?
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference.
Find out more and how to submit via the SCA website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference.
Find out more and how to submit via the SCA website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
Show Off Your Community Heritage! Call for Digital Posters – CAHG Conference 2025 - Scottish Council on Archives
01 May 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Are you part of a community heritage group doing amazing work to preserve local history, traditions, or culture?
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference.
Find out more and how to submit via the SCA website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference.
Find out more and how to submit via the SCA website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
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Got a powerful volunteer story to share?
Whether it’s a moment of impact, resilience or community connection, we want to hear it!
Submit your story to Make Your Mark & help celebrate the amazing volunteers shaping Scotland’s heritage this #VolunteersWeek: forms.gle/1gavfbdDhRFn...
Whether it’s a moment of impact, resilience or community connection, we want to hear it!
Submit your story to Make Your Mark & help celebrate the amazing volunteers shaping Scotland’s heritage this #VolunteersWeek: forms.gle/1gavfbdDhRFn...
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Got a powerful volunteer story to share?
Whether it’s a moment of impact, resilience or community connection, we want to hear it!
Submit your story to Make Your Mark & help celebrate the amazing volunteers shaping Scotland’s heritage this #VolunteersWeek: forms.gle/1gavfbdDhRFn...
Whether it’s a moment of impact, resilience or community connection, we want to hear it!
Submit your story to Make Your Mark & help celebrate the amazing volunteers shaping Scotland’s heritage this #VolunteersWeek: forms.gle/1gavfbdDhRFn...
Bookings are open for the Community Archives and Heritage Group UK Conference.
This conference will examine how communities and community members work to preserve and make accessible local and community histories and traditions.
Find out more and book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
This conference will examine how communities and community members work to preserve and make accessible local and community histories and traditions.
Find out more and book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) conference 2025
The annual conference of the Community Archives and Heritage Group
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May 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Bookings are open for the Community Archives and Heritage Group UK Conference.
This conference will examine how communities and community members work to preserve and make accessible local and community histories and traditions.
Find out more and book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
This conference will examine how communities and community members work to preserve and make accessible local and community histories and traditions.
Find out more and book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
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SCA are delighted to announce that we are putting together another Annual Review publication that highlights the achievements and projects taking place across Scottish collections.
Find out more and how to submit here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and how to submit here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Call for submissions: Scottish Archives and Records Annual Review - Scottish Council on Archives
19 May 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
May 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
SCA are delighted to announce that we are putting together another Annual Review publication that highlights the achievements and projects taking place across Scottish collections.
Find out more and how to submit here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and how to submit here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
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Calling all people who volunteer with history, culture & nature organisations in Scotland!
We invite you to share your experiences & insights through a brief survey. Your input will help make volunteering more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Have your say: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey
We invite you to share your experiences & insights through a brief survey. Your input will help make volunteering more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Have your say: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey
May 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Calling all people who volunteer with history, culture & nature organisations in Scotland!
We invite you to share your experiences & insights through a brief survey. Your input will help make volunteering more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Have your say: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey
We invite you to share your experiences & insights through a brief survey. Your input will help make volunteering more inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Have your say: bit.ly/MYMvolsurvey
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Are you part of a community heritage group doing amazing work to preserve local history, traditions, or culture?
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference!
Find out more and how to submit a poster here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference!
Find out more and how to submit a poster here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
Show Off Your Community Heritage! Call for Digital Posters – CAHG Conference 2025 - Scottish Council on Archives
Are you part of a community heritage group doing amazing work to preserve local history, traditions, or culture? This is your chance to shine! We’re inviting digital posters for display at this…
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Are you part of a community heritage group doing amazing work to preserve local history, traditions, or culture?
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference!
Find out more and how to submit a poster here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
We’re inviting digital posters for display at this year’s CAHG Conference!
Find out more and how to submit a poster here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/show-...
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We are currently wishing to speak to any community archives in Scotland that hold music in their collection.
We would like to hear what your collection holds and how this came about!
Get in touch: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
We would like to hear what your collection holds and how this came about!
Get in touch: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
Calling all community archives with music in their collections! - Scottish Council on Archives
16 April 2025
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are currently wishing to speak to any community archives in Scotland that hold music in their collection.
We would like to hear what your collection holds and how this came about!
Get in touch: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
We would like to hear what your collection holds and how this came about!
Get in touch: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
This month's CAHG UK Group of the Month is the Watercress Line Heritage Railway Group!
The group is passionate about outreach and community engagement and have been doing a fantastic job through their programme of projects & events.
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
The group is passionate about outreach and community engagement and have been doing a fantastic job through their programme of projects & events.
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
April 2025 Group of the Month: Watercress Line Heritage Railway Group
For April, we’re thrilled to be showcasing the Watercress Line Heritage Railway group. When asked how they would describe their ...
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April 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This month's CAHG UK Group of the Month is the Watercress Line Heritage Railway Group!
The group is passionate about outreach and community engagement and have been doing a fantastic job through their programme of projects & events.
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
The group is passionate about outreach and community engagement and have been doing a fantastic job through their programme of projects & events.
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
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Volunteering with history, culture and nature organisations is a great way to develop skills, explore places and meet people!
We've partnered with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project & Historic Environment Scotland to support Access to Industry students to volunteer: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...
We've partnered with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project & Historic Environment Scotland to support Access to Industry students to volunteer: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...
Volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project
YouTube video by Make Your Mark
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April 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Volunteering with history, culture and nature organisations is a great way to develop skills, explore places and meet people!
We've partnered with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project & Historic Environment Scotland to support Access to Industry students to volunteer: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...
We've partnered with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project & Historic Environment Scotland to support Access to Industry students to volunteer: youtu.be/wDKAq3fQE-Q?...
Dreadnought South West, an intersectional feminist arts and heritage charity, have been announced as @communityarchives.bsky.social March 2025 Group of the Month!
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
March 2025 Group of the Month: Dreadnought South West
With March being the month to celebrate International Women’s Day, the CAHG awards committee are pleased to announce Dreadnought South ...
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April 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Dreadnought South West, an intersectional feminist arts and heritage charity, have been announced as @communityarchives.bsky.social March 2025 Group of the Month!
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...
Find out more here: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/awar...