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

8 January, 2025 - 19:30 Archerfield House
8 January, 2025 - 19:30 The New Scottish Crannog Centre
8 January, 2025 - 19:30 Remembering the Railway- the Kirkcudbright Branch Line
9 January, 2025 - 19:00 The Lewis Chessmen
9 January, 2025 - 19:30 Rewilding Scotland
17 January, 2025 - 14:30 Land, family and economic life in two nineteenth-century Tiree townships
17 January, 2025 - 19:30 Coastal Treasures of the Eastern Solway
22 January, 2025 - 10:00 North UK Mills Group Meeting
22 January, 2025 - 18:00 Songs of North East Scotland and the stories that Inspired them
23 January, 2025 - 19:30 War and diplomacy on Rome's Northern frontier
31 January, 2025 - 19:30 Furniture History in Dumfries and Galloway
5 February, 2025 - 19:30 Every Contact Leaves a Trace
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