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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Still on the fence about attending the SCA Conference 2026? Here's a few reasons why you should book your ticket! 📅 Tuesday 3 November 📍 Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh 🎟️ £45 Tickets are moving so book yours now to secure your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Want to showcase your community heritage group or project? Submissions for the digital poster & video session at this year’s Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations hybrid event are now open! Find out more and submit: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/works...

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Call for Digital Posters: Scotland’s Community Heritage Conversations 2026 - Scottish Council on Archives

09 September 2026

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Early bookings are now open for the SCA Annual Conference 2026: Archives & Records at the Heart of Society! 📅 Tuesday 3 November 📍 Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian F.C, Edinburgh Secure your ticket now so you don't miss out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-annual...

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SCA Annual Conference 2026: Archives & Records at the Heart of Society

Join us for this year's conference exploring how archives and records underpin democracy, accountability, creativity, wellbeing & community.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Have you had the chance to explore the CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition? Curated by community archives and heritage groups, this exhibition showcases a rich diversity of living traditions in Scotland. View the exhibition: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...

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CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition - Scottish Council on Archives

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

New blog post: Welcome to Albany Street and 200 years of Scottish deaf history Join John as he talks about the history of the building where the archive is housed, which was a deaf-led church. Read the full blog here, also available in BSL: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...

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A Year in the Life of a Community Archive: Deaf History Scotland - Scottish Council on Archives

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Brilliant talk from Deaf History Scotland at CAHG UK and Ireland (@communityarchives.bsky.social) conference at UCL, London titled Preserving Deaf heritage in BSL!

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Would you like to attend the CAHG UK & Ireland Conference in London this July? CAHG UK are offering five travel bursaries of up to £200 each to help community archive and heritage volunteers, staff, and enthusiasts attend. Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/cahg-...

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CAHG UK & Ireland Conference Travel Bursaries - Scottish Council on Archives

16 June 2026

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Call for Papers: UK and Ireland Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Annual Conference 2026 @communityarchives.bsky.social Theme: Preserving Community Memories through the use of audio and film Find out more and how to submit: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/conf...

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CAHG conference, 8th-9th July, 2026: Call for papers

The Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) conference will be held on the 8th July, with an optional half day workshop on the 9th July.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate our 5th anniversary! 🎉 This year we marked the milestone with a special publication, a digital exhibition, and our Expressing Scotland event celebrating intangible cultural heritage. Here’s to the next five years and beyond - exciting things ahead!

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Take a look at our digital exhibition celebrating intangible cultural heritage through the lens of community archives working to preserve it!

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Some slots have opened up for our Carbon Literary Training for Scottish Archives taking place this week on Wednesday 25 March & Friday 27 March, 10.00 - 13.30 both days. Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-lit...

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Carbon Literacy training for Scottish Archives

Join us for a two-day Carbon Literacy training course.

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Just over a week to go until our upcoming Advocacy Workshop! With additional speakers confirmed from HES, NLHF and Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives it's not one to miss if you are looking to shout about the impact of your archive! Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-advoca...

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

There's only a few space left for the upcoming Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups workshop which will focus on textiles! Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...

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Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups

A workshop for community groups interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for textile collections.

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups Get a clear, practical intro to best-practice handling, storage, and care for historic and contemporary textiles in a community setting. Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...

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Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups

A workshop for community groups interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for textile collections.

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Calling all Archivists & Archive Managers! Join us for this workshop which aims to provide you with insights, skills and resources which will support you to shout about the impact of your archive. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-advoca...

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SCA Advocacy Workshop - Metrics and Messaging: Promoting your Archive

Join us for this in-person workshop exploring how to promote the impact of your archive.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Early bookings now open! Come along to see the role community archives play in protecting our intangible cultural heritage. More info below:

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Call for Applications: A Year in the Life of a Community Archive 2026 If you would like to be the community archive that we follow this year all you need to do is fill out our short application form! Find out more and apply: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...

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Call for Applications: A Year in the Life of a Community Archive 2026 - Scottish Council on Archives

15 December 2025

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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-...

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Call for Contributions - Expressing Scotland: Holding the Intangible - Archives, Culture & Connection - Scottish Council on Archives

10 December 2025

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

There are still a few days left to apply for the Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives role! Find out more and apply via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/new-v...

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New Vacancy: Project Manager: Community Stories – Community Archives - Scottish Council on Archives

4 December 2025

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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-...

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Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Conference 2026: Power in Partnership

Join us at a one-day event exploring how co-creation and collaboration can transform volunteering across the heritage sector and beyond.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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...

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Spotlight: Community Archives and Heritage Group Conference 2025 Posters — Explore Your Archive

Exhibition Explore the posters from the CAHG UK Conference 2025. Information Find out more about Community Archives and Heritage Group and what […]

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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!

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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...

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SCA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS! - Scottish Council on Archives

01 October 2025

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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:

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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...

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Community Stories - Community Archives: Inverness

Join us for an in-person workshop focused on caring for and sharing community archives

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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-...

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Digital Exhibition Celebrating Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage - Scottish Council on Archives

14 July 2025

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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...

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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...

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New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager - Scottish Council on Archives

1 July 2025

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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...

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New Vacancy: Sector Development Manager - Scottish Council on Archives

1 July 2025

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Make Your Mark Volunteer Organisers Network @volorganisers.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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...

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Community Archives and Heritage Group Scotland marks 5 years of championing communities - Scottish Council on Archives

14 May 2025

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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.

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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-...

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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...

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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...

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Made in Scotland: Building Connections between Business and Community Archives

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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-...

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Show Off Your Community Heritage! Call for Digital Posters – CAHG Conference 2025 - Scottish Council on Archives

01 May 2025

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Make Your Mark in Volunteering @makeyourmarkvol.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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...

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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-...

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) conference 2025

The annual conference of the Community Archives and Heritage Group

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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-...

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Call for submissions: Scottish Archives and Records Annual Review - Scottish Council on Archives

19 May 2025

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Make Your Mark in Volunteering @makeyourmarkvol.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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-...

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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…

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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/...

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Calling all community archives with music in their collections! - Scottish Council on Archives

16 April 2025

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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...

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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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Make Your Mark in Volunteering @makeyourmarkvol.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

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?...

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Volunteering with the Scottish Stonemasons' Marks Project

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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. @cahgscotland.bsky.social

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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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...

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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.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Here's one of the posters we made to display at our Connecting Communities: A Shared Responsibility for Digital Sustainability event. We have lots of upcoming projects and events coming up soon! If you want to find out more about CAHG Scotland head here: lnkd.in/egAVe-S3

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