Interested in Scottish heritage, family or local history?
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.
- Are you interested in the history of your local community?
- Do you want to know more about local history in Scotland?
- Are you a member of a local history society?
- Would you like to know more about historical sources?
- Would you like to write for a popular local history journal?
Find out more about joining Scottish Local History Forum: Join SLHF
Get involved! Contribute articles and news, promote your organisation and events, join the Advisory Committee, or become a Trustee. Create an entry in our Directory of Scottish local history resources.
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| 12 November, 2025 - 18:30 | Middle Ground: The Interface of Town and Country in the Tay Valley, 1400-1700 |
| 12 November, 2025 - 19:00 | The Clyde Wind Farm Project's archaeological discoveries |
| 13 November, 2025 - 19:15 | The Pre-history of Kilmartin Glen and the new Kilmartin Museum |
| 14 November, 2025 - 19:30 | The Glenkens in Covenanting Times |
| 17 November, 2025 - 19:30 | Bigamy, Adultery and Murder |
| 19 November, 2025 - 19:00 | Chrystal Macmillan: Equal Rights for Women in Edinburgh and Beyond |
| 20 November, 2025 - 10:00 | SCA Annual Conference 2025: Celebrating Success |
| 20 November, 2025 - 19:00 | Chatelherault - the 'Sad Sad Story' of the Duke's Dog Kennels |
| 27 November, 2025 - 19:15 | Hidden Prehistoric Ayrshire |
| 28 November, 2025 - 19:30 | The archaeology of Solway salt |
| 3 December, 2025 - 19:30 | A Closer Look at Clocks |
| 10 December, 2025 - 18:30 | The Souterrains of Angus: an enigma within a mystery |
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