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/...

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...

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-...

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...

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-...

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_...

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...

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-...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 👇

🚨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...

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.

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 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...?

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...

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...

How to Successfully Apply for Conservation and Acquisition Grants Hear from the funders how to be successful in writing grant applications and leave with confidence in securing your funding. Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-suc...

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...

The Scottish Council on Archives is delighted to announce that SDS Group will be sponsoring this year’s annual conference Scotland’s Archives and Records: Celebrating Success. Find out more here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/works...

Activating the Value in Business Archives Join us in person to explore how organisations are unlocking their archives’ value through real examples and shared experience. 📅 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/activating...

SAVE THE DATE: 20 March 2026 CAHG Scotland Annual Event Theme: Intangible Cultural Heritage St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh

🚨Job alert🚨 We are seeking an experienced consultant to lead on the development of an online Deposited Collections Online Toolkit which will provide practical guidance, resources, and advocacy materials. Find out more and apply via: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/news/...

Our first online strategy consultation is tomorrow! Join to help us explore the case for developing a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland. Have your say and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...

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...

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...