History and Archaeology Organisations


Archaeology Scotland:  http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk

Archaeology Scotland is a leading educational charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage.


British Association for Local History: https://www.balh.org.uk/

The British Association for Local History is a membership organisation that exists to promote the advancement of public education through the study of local history and to encourage and assist the study of local history throughout Great Britain as an academic discipline and as a leisure activity. 


Historic Environment Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/

Introducing Historic Environment Scotland, the lead public body set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.


Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust:  http://www.pkht.org.uk/

Conserving, enhancing and promoting the historic environment of Perth & Kinross.


Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland:  http://www.rcahms.gov.uk

Canmore (RCAHMS database):  https://canmore.org.uk/

Canmore contains more than 320,000 records and 1.3 million catalogue entries for archaeological sites, buildings, industry and maritime heritage across Scotland.  Compiled and managed by Historic Environment Scotland, Canmore contains information and collections from all its survey and recording work, as well as from a wide range of other organisations, communities and individuals who are helping to enhance this national resource.

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/archives-and-collections/national-record-of-the-historic-environment/


Scottish Local History Forum:  https://www.slhf.org/

The Scottish Local History Forum is the umbrella organisation for all individuals and organisations interested in local history in Scotland.  It publishes a journal three times a year, organises an annual conference in the autumn, campaigns on behalf of local history, compiles occasional reference works, and generally keeps those involved in local history in touch with Scottish activities.


Tayside and Fife Archaeological Committee:  http://www.tafac.org.uk/

TAFAC brings together individuals and organisations sharing a common interest in promoting and protecting the archaeology of the area. This covers prehistory, the Picts, the Romans, the Medieval period and right up to the 20th century.


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Local Conservation Organisations