CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition Spotlight: Sasquatch Productions
Sasquatch Productions have curated a selection of images that span the ‘Pillars’ of hip hop - Breakdancing, MC’ing (rapping), Graffiti, DJ’ing and Knowledge
Explore the exhibition: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Have you seen the latest Explore Your Archive Spotlight?
Learn about the North Staffordshire Miners’ Wives Action Group which spans the Group’s activism from inception to the present day: www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-no...
CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition Spotlight: Requiem
This residency explored how Irish women who migrated to Scotland might be remembered through archival traces, oral histories & living cultural practices.
Explore the exhibition: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition Spotlight: Kinloch Historical Society
KHS has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing the history, culture and heritage of Kinloch on the Isle of Lewis for over forty years.
Explore the exhibition: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Our April newsletter will be sent out tomorrow!
To hear about the latest SCA and sector news, events and opportunities then make sure you sign up to our mailing list: bit.ly/scottish-cou...
Do you want to help develop a rich, consistent picture of UK archives?
Then make sure to fill out the Annual UK Archive Sector Survey!
Find out more and access the survey: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/annua...
Final call 🚨
We are gauging interest for a couple of projects in early stages for the Scottish archives and records sector.
These are:
1. A National Disaster Response and Preparedness Forum.
2. A Digital Preservation or CMS Consortium.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/upcom...
The Scottish Records Association has a call for papers out for their upcoming conference which will highlight the importance of public benefit trust records and discuss issues affecting their survival & availability to the public.
View the call for papers: scottishrecordsassociation.org/conference/
In the run up to the Scottish Parliament elections, we have issued a series of three ‘asks’ for the next Scottish Government.
Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/three...
The #Archive30 campaign starts today!
These prompts are an opportunity for you to showcase your collections, staff, and service! Take part in as many themes as you want and make sure to tag @arascot.bsky.social
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!
CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition Spotlight: Easterhouse Living Archive
Easterhouse Living Archive is an ongoing community project to unearth, preserve and engage with the working class histories and struggles of Easterhouse.
Explore the exhibition here: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
Generally Recognised Standards for use in the data protection purpose ‘archiving purposes in the public interest’ agreed and published: www.archives.org.uk/generally-re...
CAHG Scotland Digital Exhibition: Celebrating Scotland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage through Archives
Explore the exhibition to discover how Scotland’s intangible cultural heritage is documented, cared for, and kept alive by communities: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-ar...
We gauging interest for a couple of projects in early stages for the Scottish archives and records sector. These are:
1. A National Disaster Response and Preparedness Forum.
2. A Digital Preservation or CMS Consortium.
Find out more and get in touch: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/upcom...
Thank you to those who attended our Advocacy Workshop - Metrics and Messaging: Promoting your Archive which was a very successful day!
Looking forward to seeing services shout about the impact of their archives 📣
Extra, Extra! Read All About It!
The Community Archives & Heritage Group Scotland launched their celebratory 5th anniversary publication last week!
Have a read online: drive.google.com/file/d/1edt9...
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...
Want to reach out to new and more diverse audiences?
Join this online session where we will discuss the benefits of diversifying your audiences and will focus on practical steps you can take to be more inclusive.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...
The Annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open!
The survey will collect data that will help build a comprehensive picture of the archive sector. It’s important that your archive takes part.
The survey closes on 29 May. Take part in the 2026 survey now: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/annua...
New Featured Collection on YSA!
Granton Hub archive is a treasure trove of local knowledge and history and aims to elevate Granton’s profile and provide a focus for area’s diverse and evolving communities.
Find out more: yourscottisharchives.com/granton-hub
SCA's constitution has been reviewed!
The amendments mostly related to tightening up the procedures for membership and applications to join the board, as well as a general clean-up and refresh of text.
View the updated constitution via our website: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/sca-c...
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...
In the run up to the Scottish Parliament elections on 7th May 2026, SCA has issued a series of ‘asks’ for the next Scottish Government.
View the asks and find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/three...
Inclusive Heritage: Diversifying audiences through partnership working and co-creation
In this session we will discuss the benefits of diversifying our audiences and will focus on practical steps we can take to be more inclusive.
Book you space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...
The programme for Expressing Scotland: Holding the Intangible is now live!
There is a wide variety of contributions from across the country and it's sure to make for an interesting and insightful day!
View the programme and book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expressing...
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...
There are only a few spaces remaining for the upcoming SCA Advocacy Workshop - Metrics and Messaging: Promoting your Archive.
This workshop is a must for those who want to shout about the impact of their archive.
Book your free space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sca-advoca...
TNA's Seed Corn Grants offer between £500 and £5,000 to support early-stage, exploratory projects.
Their upcoming webinar will provide you with detailed breakdowns of the grant, what it seeks to fund, how to apply and hits & tips from the team.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...
Join us for CAHG Scotland Annual Gathering on the theme of Holding the Intangible.
There will be a range of talks, panels and performances exploring how we recognise, record and sustain the living, dynamic aspects of our culture.
Book your space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expressing...