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.

Upcoming Events

5 February, 2026 - 19:30 The Grants of Kilgraston: their connection with East Lothian
6 February, 2026 - 10:30 Map Fest
9 February, 2026 - 19:30 The People's Dispensary
11 February, 2026 - 18:30 Gaelic in Dundee
11 February, 2026 - 19:00 Roman Inveresk Revealed
11 February, 2026 - 19:30 The History of Duntreath Castle and Estate
12 February, 2026 - 19:15 The Railway Revolution
13 February, 2026 - 19:30 The hidden history of fiddling in Dumfries and Galloway
20 February, 2026 - 14:00 Book launch and talk on Pearced - A Trueish Story
26 February, 2026 - 18:00 Exhibition Launch of Rag: A History of Blood
26 February, 2026 - 19:15 We wined them and dined them, they ate o' oor meat'
27 February, 2026 - 19:30 Dumfries Soup Kitchens

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