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                  Royal Troon Golf Club
                  Troon Golf Club was formed on 16th March 1878, in the Portland Arms Hotel in Troon. The old course was formed out the lands of Craigend largely due to the enthusiasm of local golfers who persuaded the 6th Duke of Portland and his factor Fred J Turner to grant permission for the formation of a […]
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                  Granton Hub
                  Based in Granton’s historic Madelvic House, the Granton Hub archive is a treasure trove of local knowledge and history, with materials dating back to the 18th century. It is a volunteer-run charitable organisation that aims to elevate Granton’s profile and provide a focus for area’s diverse and evolving communities. Situated in North Edinburgh, Granton has […]
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                  SCA in A Year in Archives

                  SCA is delighted to be featured in A Year in Archives 2025 where Your Scottish Archives is included in the Highlights section. “This year, SCA launched Your Scottish Archives, a new online portal providing access to searchable catalogue descriptions from the archives of local authorities, universities, heritage organisations and community groups. Launched at the SCA Annual […]

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                  Community Stories – Community Archives project

                  Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) is currently undertaking a two-year project to support the development and accessibility of community archives in Scotland. The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.  The Community Stories – Community Archives project aims to help community groups across Scotland who have amazing archival material with cataloguing, preserving and […]

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                  Your Scottish Archives online Q&A: Thursday 20th March

                  Join us for an opportunity to discuss Your Scottish Archives, the online portal designed to enhance access to Scotland’s rich archival collections. Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 Time: 10:00-11:00am, via Zoom Developed by the Scottish Council on Archives in collaboration with Archives Hub, Your Scottish Archives will improve how users discover and engage with Scotland’s […]

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