2025 - November and December - page 32
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| Issue number | 404 |
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| ISSN | 2632-7171 |
| Publication date | 1st November 2025 |
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magazine Industry News Scottish Council on Archives' Update Working Group on Historical Care Records The Scottish Council on Archives has launched a new Working Group on the Care and Access to Historical Care Records. The group brings together archivists, academics, heritage professionals and advocates, to explore how records relating to past social care can be better identified, preserved and made accessible- particularly in trauma-informed and ethical ways. Scottish Council on Archives' Year in Review Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) are delighted to present the latest edition of the Archives Review, celebrating the work and projects being undertaken in collections from across the country. Submitted articles include: the work of Scotland’s Business Archives Surveying Officer; the Following the Fish project from the Highland Archive Centre; celebratory initiatives from the Fruitmarket and Edinburgh City Archives; an investigation into historic thefts from the National Records of Scotland; moves from Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archive and the National Trust for Scotland, and the Scottish Women Waging Peace project from the National Library of Scotland. This is only a brief snapshot of the articles this year’s Review contains. The review can be viewed via the SCA website: 32 This work builds on two webinars in 2024 (including the Goldenbridge digital exhibition on the Quarriers children sent to Canada), followed by a national symposium in May 2025. Many archivists across Scotland shared that they hold relevant records but would welcome support in understanding how these fit into the broader landscape. Historical care records can include admission registers, case files, inspection reports, architectural plans, business records and more. The group is particularly interested in material relating to people no longer living and the group will also consider where a realistic cut-off date might lie. If you think your archive may hold historical care records or you’d like to chat more about this work please get in touch, with Audrey Wilson: a.wilson@scottisharchives.org.uk Made in Scotland – Business Archives Connecting with Communities The Scottish Council on Archives has been working on our national project, ‘Made in Scotland – Business Archives Connecting with Communities’. This initiative explores how business archives are being used across Scotland to: ● Connect with communities ● Support local identity and placemaking ● Contribute to sustainability and net zero goals ● Inspire creativity and innovation within organisations The SCA is working with consultants Tacit Tacit to create a dedicated webpage that will feature a range of case studies, showcasing how businesses of all shapes and sizes are using their history and records to engage meaningfully with people and places. While many business archives remain private, they hold a wealth of information and stories that help us better understand Scotland’s industries, communities and creative sectors. Knowing what exists and making the right connections can open up new ways to benefit more people, inspire partnerships, and inform future work. For more information please contact: Audrey Wilson (a.wilson@scottisharchives.org.uk) or Marissa Trimble (m.trimble@scottisharchives.org.uk) |