Scottish Council on Archives

11/09/2026

A reminder that our Call for Papers for the SCA Annual Conference 2026 is still open.

We invite proposals for papers with the broad theme of ‘Archives and Records at the Heart of Society’. This year, we want to explore the essential role that archives and records play in underpinning democracy and accountability as well as inspiring creativity, wellbeing and community building.

Find out more and submit your proposal:

11 August 2026

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:

09 September 2026

09/09/2026

Excellent news that the CCA and Third Eye Centre archives have been secured by Glasgow Life. Well done to everyone involved in saving this important collection 👏

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Exhibition records, photographs, films, posters, flyers and artists' letters chart the story of two organisations that were central to Glasgow's art scene.

09/09/2026

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.

Early bookings open:

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

08/09/2026

Want to feel more prepared in case of disaster?

Join colleagues from across Scotland to hear from experts, share knowledge, and discuss current challenges around disaster preparedness.

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Join colleagues from across Scotland to hear from experts, share knowledge, and discuss current challenges around disaster preparedness.

01/09/2026

🎉 We are delighted to share that the Highland Archive Service has been awarded funding through the Archives Revealed Consortium Grant programme.
This exciting partnership with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean and Scottish Council on Archives project will help preserve, catalogue and digitise important Gaelic archive collections held across Skye, Lochalsh and the Western Isles, ensuring they can be discovered and enjoyed by future generations.

From poetry and literature to community history and theatre, these collections tell powerful stories about Gaelic life, culture and identity. We look forward to sharing more about the project as work gets underway.

Archives Revealed is the only grant programme in the United Kingdom dedicated to cataloguing and unlocking archival collections. The programme is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust, the Wolfson Foundation and The National Archives. Its goal is to ensure that significant archive collections, representing the lives and perspectives of people across the UK, are made accessible for public research and enjoyment.

Read more in the comments.
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The National Archives

27/08/2026

The Explore Your Archive focus week will be between the 21st-29th November 2026!

Start preparing by viewing the themes below:

26/08/2026

Have you explored the new Accessible Records Management Toolkit yet?

It is intended to address a recognised sector gap in confidence and training for non-specialist practitioners, improving standards of recordkeeping and supporting better compliance, transparency, and accountability.

View it via our website:

Accessible Records Management Toolkit SCA have developed a new Accessible Records Management Online Toolkit, aimed at individuals across the UK and Ireland who have records management responsibilities but are either newly qualified or working without formal qualifications. It is intended to address....

25/08/2026

We opened early bookings for our conference last week!

Taking place at Tynecastle Park, home of Heart of Midlothian FC, this conference will explore how archives and records underpin democracy, accountability, creativity, wellbeing & community.

We're bringing together voices from across the sector to share how archives and recordkeeping contribute to a more transparent, vibrant and healthier society. Secure your place at the heart of it 👉

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

24/08/2026

Digital Storytelling for Community Archives

Join CAHG for an in-person workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. In this workshop you'll explore how to use your archives to tell online stories that engage curiosity and introduce new people to your group.

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An in-person workshop about digital storytelling, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre