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Marissa
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📍Glasgow, Scotland
🖼️ museums + archives + built heritage
🌿 sustainability
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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Scottish Culture Comms Conference hosted in the National Museum of Scotland (one of my favourite museums!)

It was an extremely useful day that has given me lots of ideas and inspiration for future comms plans at @scotsarchives.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Want to keep up to date with the latest news, developments, events, and opportunities across Scotland’s archives and records management sector?

Join our mailing list to receive regular updates directly to your inbox and get our monthly newsletter tomorrow!

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Sign up to get the latest news, updates and events from across the sector.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Made in Scotland: Bridging Business and Community to Create New Stories

This project explores links between business and community archives. Share your experience through our short survey.

Get involved: 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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July 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Have you ever seen a phonebook that has peoples' nicknames too?

Find out about this and more Gaelic treasures in Comunn Eachdraidh Nis's latest blog post where they talk about their recent eventexploring overlooked Gaelic history.

Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
July 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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...
Community Archives and Heritage Group Scotland marks 5 years of championing communities - Scottish Council on Archives
14 May 2025
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July 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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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-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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.
June 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Have you searched for archival material on Your Scottish Archives yet?

YSA includes catalogues or lists of archival materials held in Scotland, information about some of the archival collections and advice on how to find and use archives in Scotland.

Explore the site here: yourscottisharchives.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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News | New toolkit provides advice on integrating queer narratives in heritage spaces – free resource advises heritage workers on how to explore LGBTQ+ themes in historic sites

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New toolkit provides advice on integrating queer narratives in heritage spaces - Museums Association
Free resource advises heritage workers on how to explore LGBTQ+ themes in historic sites
www.museumsassociation.org
May 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Where do you think this is?

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis explore the conservation of Donald Macleod’s mysterious painting—snowy peaks meet lush jungle in one surreal scene. What place or inspiration do you see?

Read the blog here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
May 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager (P/T)

SCA is seeking a motivated and experienced Sector Development Manager to lead and coordinate the organisation’s support for the archives and records management sector across Scotland.

Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager (P/T) - Scottish Council on Archives
20 May 2025
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May 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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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-...
Call for submissions: Scottish Archives and Records Annual Review - Scottish Council on Archives
19 May 2025
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May 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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New Vacancy: Finance and Administration Assistant (P/T)

SCA is looking for a reliable Finance and Administration Assistant to support the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation’s core functions.

Find out more and apply via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...
New Vacancy: Finance and Administration Assistant (P/T) - Scottish Council on Archives
14 May 2025
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May 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The first blog post from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is now available to read as part of the A Year in the Life of a Community Archive!

Local artist Donald Macleod's painting had suffered damage but has now been restored to former glory!

Read the blog here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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/...
Calling all community archives with music in their collections! - Scottish Council on Archives
16 April 2025
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April 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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It's National Garden Day!🌿

We are lucky to be based at General Register House so like to pop to the lovely Archivist's Garden out back!

The garden takes inspiration from how National Records of Scotland preserves information.

Find out more via their website: www.nrscotland.gov.uk/learning-and...
April 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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We are delighted to announce the Museum of Scottish Railways archive as our Community Archive of the Year.

We have been following them the past year for our A Year in the Life of a Community Archive and loved showcasing the fantastic work they do.

Well done 👏

Award tile made by Make It Glasgow
April 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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melissaterras.bsky.social
Love this! A collection of digital preservation jumpers no one asked for… 🧶💾😍
Knitting Through Digital Decay: A Collection of Digital Preservation Jumpers No One Asked For (But…
I’ve been truly overwhelmed by the interest in my Digital Preservation knitting patterns — thank you to everyone who has reached out…
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April 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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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...
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
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We had another Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups workshop last week, this time at the wonderful Highland Archive Centre.

It was great to see so many people come together to learn about how they can secure their collections for the future.
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March 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Are you thinking about a career in archives but not sure where to start?

Take a look at our dedicated webpage that talks about different roles, training, volunteering and finding a job!

Explore here:
Thinking About a Career in Archives - Scottish Council on Archives
Archives vary greatly in size and remit, so every archive needs people with a variety of different skills in order to run. Here are some of the main careers that you might find in archives:
www.scottisharchives.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Great article this morning from the BBC featuring National Records of Scotland!

Dr Alan Borthwick, archivist, spent 30 years solving the mystery of how thousands of historical documents from Scotland's national archives ended up in Canada.

Read the full story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The 30-year quest to catch a national records thief
One academic's mission to discover who stole 200 items from Scotland's national archives.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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🚲 The GALLANT project is hosting cycling workshops for women and non-binary people in Glasgow. Join us to share your experiences and help make cycling in Glasgow more accessible!
Workshops happening in Govanhill and West End this April. tinyurl.com/2b3x79tc
March 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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There is still time to fill in the UK Archive Sector Survey!

This will help give a picture of the archives sector as a whole and help advocate for it.

Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...
March 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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It's been less than 24 hours since we launched our emergency fundraising campaign, and we are only £1,500 away from reaching our goal! This is absolutely unprecedented, and a thousand thank yous to our wonderful community www.gofundme.com/f/btscc2
Donate to Save The Vagina Museum, organized by Vagina Museum
The Vagina Museum is one month away from closing – forever The Vagina Museum will be forced t… Vagina Museum needs your support for Save The Vagina Museum
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March 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM