The Scottish Council on Archives is delighted to announce an in-person event taking place in early December as part of 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 

We are 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. 

The December event will bring together voices from business, heritage, community, and policy to share insights and explore the potential of business archives to add value in ways that go far beyond compliance or preservation. 

Interested in attending or finding out more? 

We’d love to hear from anyone working with or supporting business archives or simply curious about their potential. 

Audrey Wilson – a.wilson@scottisharchives.org.uk 

Marissa Trimble m.trimble@scottisharchives.org.uk