The University Archives works to preserve and promote Scotland’s sporting heritage through the development and care of our sporting collections and the provision of advice and support to sporting clubs and organisations across the country. At the core of our sporting heritage collections sits the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive which preserves a detailed record of […]

A look at Wham!'s landmark 1985 China tour using unseen, restored footage.

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Four decades after he and George Michael became the first western pop act to tour the country, Ridgeley recalls silent gigs, awkward embassy receptions – and the ‘bloody ludicrous’ hiring of Lindsay A...

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Podcast Episode · Carnegie Pioneers · 15 May · 28min

Celebrating a century of international sporting competition preserved in the archives of Commonwealth Games Scotland.

While George Washington struggled to obtain reliable maps, British readers could consult this remarkable 1776 atlas.

Celebrating a century of international sporting competition preserved in the archives of Commonwealth Games Scotland.

The University Archives and Special Collections hold a wealth of material across a wide range of subjects. This page features a range of collection highlights – you may be surprised at the treasures we hold!

The University Archives works to preserve and promote Scotland’s sporting heritage through the development and care of our sporting collections and the provision of advice and support to sporting clubs and organisations across the country. At the core of our sporting heritage collections sits the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive which preserves a detailed record of […]

Edited by Craig Lamont Paperback, 240 pages Association for Scottish Literature, March 2024 Price £14.95 ISBN: 9781906841591 Order from our bookshop First published in 1973, Haste Ye Back is a lively…

The University Archives works to preserve and promote Scotland’s sporting heritage through the development and care of our sporting collections and the provision of advice and support to sporting clubs and organisations across the country. At the core of our sporting heritage collections sits the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive which preserves a detailed record of […]

An online event featuring presentations from members of the Scotland & Medicine network of museums, archives and libraries