Stewarding Change: Reimagining Archives in the Digital Age Join us at General Register House to hear from Alison Byrne OBE, Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland. Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1955193970...

Do you know there has been less applications from Scotland for funding from NMCT and the FNL? This webinar is designed to give you confidence to successfully apply to funding with guidance from the funders and case studies from success stories. Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1863059474...

The Scottish Council on Archives is seeking an experienced consultant to lead on the development of an online Deposited Collections Online Toolkit, supported by the ARA Research and Advocacy Fund. Read the full brief and how to apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...

Annual Lecture 2025 SCA is delighted to announce that the Chief Executive of National Record of Scotland (NRS), Alison Byrne OBE will deliver the 2025 SCA Annual Lecture on Thursday 27th November at 5.30pm. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...

Introducing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit We’re excited to invite you to a brand-new workshop hosted by The National Archives, introducing the new toolkit developed by Archives West Midlands. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...

Our November newsletter is out tomorrow! Each month you will get updates from SCA and across the sector including news, events and opportunities. Sign up to join our mailing list: bit.ly/scottish-cou...

Less than a week left to book your place! Join us at the Scottish Council on Archives Annual Conference, Scotland’s Archives and Records: Celebrating Success, as we celebrate the achievements and innovations shaping the future of Scotland’s archives. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...

As we come to the end of our @edicaucus.bsky.social funded 'Divergent Minds in the Archive' project, we're delighted to invite you to 'Accessing Archives and Collections: Disability, Neurodivergence, Chronic Illness' - a free online symposium on 17th and 18th November. 1/n

Just over a week until our first National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation session! Book your space and have your say: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1828211262...

There still some spaces left for our upcoming conference exploring the successes of the archives & records sector. Come along to hear talks from across the sector, network and celebrate what has been achieved! Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1760134221...

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...

Want to learn how to secure National Manuscripts Conservation Trust and the Friends of the Nations’ Libraries grants? Join us to hear from the funders and have the opportunity to hear case studies and take part in a Q&A! Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1863059474...

We need your voice! Help shape the future of Scotland’s archives and records. Join us for one (or more!) of our online sessions as we explore the case for creating a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland. 👉 Book your spaces via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1828211262...

Have you taken a look at our upcoming conference programme yet? We have an exciting range of speakers ready to share their achievements, innovations, and collaborations that are shaping the future of the sector. Come and celebrate, book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...

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...

Next month, I’ll be presenting at the @scotsarchives.bsky.social conference about the tarot card deck I created during my @sgsah.bsky.social internship last year. I’ve never given a talk on my creative process before and look forward to lots of interesting questions 🔮

Shifting Perspectives: Scotland's Urban Architecture Through the Lens is next week! The conference will explore how Scottish photography from the 1840s to the present day has shaped and recorded the urban architectural heritage of Scotland. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shifting-p...

SCA invites members, stakeholders, and the wider sector to take part in our upcoming series of online consultations to explore the case for developing a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland. Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...

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. Sign up to join our mailing list: bit.ly/scottish-cou...

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...

As Comunn Eachdraidh Nis approaches its 50th anniversary, an exciting project is underway to catalogue and digitise its unique archive to open up decades of history to the world and identify gaps in the collection. Read their latest blog post: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...

Have you used Your Scottish Archives yet? This resource brings together catalogues and lists of archival materials held across Scotland. It also includes links to selected digitised item and practical guidance on how to find and use archives in Scotland. Explore the site: yourscottisharchives.com