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/
Our November 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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Each month you will get updates from SCA and across the sector including news, events and opportunities.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our November 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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Each month you will get updates from SCA and across the sector including news, events and opportunities.
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This week is #HeritageCareersWeek which aims to encourage young people to think about following a career in heritage.
Our Thinking About a Career in Archives page has resources, advice and role profiles of our staff to be explored.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/explore/thin...
Our Thinking About a Career in Archives page has resources, advice and role profiles of our staff to be explored.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/explore/thin...
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This week is #HeritageCareersWeek which aims to encourage young people to think about following a career in heritage.
Our Thinking About a Career in Archives page has resources, advice and role profiles of our staff to be explored.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/explore/thin...
Our Thinking About a Career in Archives page has resources, advice and role profiles of our staff to be explored.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/explore/thin...
Funding news!
SCA are pleased to announce the ARA are funding the project “A Toolkit for Managing Deposited Collections in Archives” which will support archivists in managing long-term and permanent loan arrangements.
Read the full announcement: www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-has...
SCA are pleased to announce the ARA are funding the project “A Toolkit for Managing Deposited Collections in Archives” which will support archivists in managing long-term and permanent loan arrangements.
Read the full announcement: www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-has...
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Funding news!
SCA are pleased to announce the ARA are funding the project “A Toolkit for Managing Deposited Collections in Archives” which will support archivists in managing long-term and permanent loan arrangements.
Read the full announcement: www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-has...
SCA are pleased to announce the ARA are funding the project “A Toolkit for Managing Deposited Collections in Archives” which will support archivists in managing long-term and permanent loan arrangements.
Read the full announcement: www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-has...
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...
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...
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
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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Each month you will get updates from SCA and across the sector including news, events and opportunities.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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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...
We are grateful to all our contributors!
View it here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
October 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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...
We are grateful to all our contributors!
View it here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/scott...
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!
It is on for a few more days so make sure to pop in!
September 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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!
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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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.
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.
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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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...
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...
The Scottish Government #ScottishConnections Fund 2025-26 is now open for applications.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that promote Scotland and bring together its diaspora around the world.
Find out more ⬇
www.gov.scot/publications...
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that promote Scotland and bring together its diaspora around the world.
Find out more ⬇
www.gov.scot/publications...
August 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Scottish Government #ScottishConnections Fund 2025-26 is now open for applications.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that promote Scotland and bring together its diaspora around the world.
Find out more ⬇
www.gov.scot/publications...
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that promote Scotland and bring together its diaspora around the world.
Find out more ⬇
www.gov.scot/publications...
We’re proud to share a small action with a big impact. We recently had a clear out in our office and by recycling our tech, we’ve helped save 7,100kgs of CO₂e from entering the atmosphere!
Thanks to Edinburgh Remakery for providing this service♻️
Thanks to Edinburgh Remakery for providing this service♻️
July 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We’re proud to share a small action with a big impact. We recently had a clear out in our office and by recycling our tech, we’ve helped save 7,100kgs of CO₂e from entering the atmosphere!
Thanks to Edinburgh Remakery for providing this service♻️
Thanks to Edinburgh Remakery for providing this service♻️
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...
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
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...
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...
Call for participation!
Divergent Minds in the Archive is exploring how archives can be more accessible for neurodivergent people.
Find out more and apply to take part in our workshop: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Divergent Minds in the Archive is exploring how archives can be more accessible for neurodivergent people.
Find out more and apply to take part in our workshop: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
June 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Call for participation!
Divergent Minds in the Archive is exploring how archives can be more accessible for neurodivergent people.
Find out more and apply to take part in our workshop: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Divergent Minds in the Archive is exploring how archives can be more accessible for neurodivergent people.
Find out more and apply to take part in our workshop: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
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-...
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...
Did you know the National Library of Scotland is celebrating 100 years?
They’re marking the milestone with a campaign on the value of libraries, a new exhibition, and a touring programme bringing collections to communities.
Celebrate with them: www.nls.uk/support-nls/
They’re marking the milestone with a campaign on the value of libraries, a new exhibition, and a touring programme bringing collections to communities.
Celebrate with them: www.nls.uk/support-nls/
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Did you know the National Library of Scotland is celebrating 100 years?
They’re marking the milestone with a campaign on the value of libraries, a new exhibition, and a touring programme bringing collections to communities.
Celebrate with them: www.nls.uk/support-nls/
They’re marking the milestone with a campaign on the value of libraries, a new exhibition, and a touring programme bringing collections to communities.
Celebrate with them: www.nls.uk/support-nls/
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.
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
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
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
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
The next blog from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society) is now live on our website!
They welcomed a team from National Museums Scotland for an event aiming to restore the overlooked Gaelic history of their collection.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
They welcomed a team from National Museums Scotland for an event aiming to restore the overlooked Gaelic history of their collection.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
June 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The next blog from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (Ness Historical Society) is now live on our website!
They welcomed a team from National Museums Scotland for an event aiming to restore the overlooked Gaelic history of their collection.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
They welcomed a team from National Museums Scotland for an event aiming to restore the overlooked Gaelic history of their collection.
Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
There's still time 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.
Take our survey by 30th June 2025: 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.
Take our survey by 30th June 2025: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
There's still time 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.
Take our survey by 30th June 2025: 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.
Take our survey by 30th June 2025: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MadeInScot...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of nurses past and present.
Pictured here: Three nurses on duty at Inverness District Asylum, c.1903, courtesy of the Highland Archive Centre.
Pictured here: Three nurses on duty at Inverness District Asylum, c.1903, courtesy of the Highland Archive Centre.
May 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and resilience of nurses past and present.
Pictured here: Three nurses on duty at Inverness District Asylum, c.1903, courtesy of the Highland Archive Centre.
Pictured here: Three nurses on duty at Inverness District Asylum, c.1903, courtesy of the Highland Archive Centre.
Our newsletter is going out later today!!
Don't miss out on updates from us and across the sector, in-person and online events as well as the latest opportunities in archives and records management.
Sign up to our mailing list here: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
Don't miss out on updates from us and across the sector, in-person and online events as well as the latest opportunities in archives and records management.
Sign up to our mailing list here: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
May 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Our newsletter is going out later today!!
Don't miss out on updates from us and across the sector, in-person and online events as well as the latest opportunities in archives and records management.
Sign up to our mailing list here: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
Don't miss out on updates from us and across the sector, in-person and online events as well as the latest opportunities in archives and records management.
Sign up to our mailing list here: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
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...
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
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...
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...