We collect records from a number of public bodies and organisations.
We may also accept records of private individuals, families, businesses and other kinds of organisations.
For more information on who we collect records from, read what we hold.
Current storage capacity
As of December 2024, our storage capacity for physical records is almost completely full. It is very unlikely we will be able to accept transfers of physical records at the present time.
However, we can still receive transfers of digital records, subject to agreement. In either case, depositors must contact us to discuss any proposed transfers.
Securing more storage space within our archive is a key priority for the organisation, and work is underway to develop our long-term requirements for both:
- physical archive storage
- digital archiving
Types of records we accept
Court records
Including:
- the High Court of Justiciary
- the Court of Session
- Sheriff Courts
- Justice of the Peace courts
- the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
- the Crown Office
Government records
Like records of Scottish national public authorities and other types of official bodies.
Private records
Records of private individuals, families, businesses and other kinds of organisations.
Church records
Records of the Church of Scotland (and predecessor churches). As well as other Protestant denominations including:
- the Methodist, Congregational/United Reformed and Scottish Episcopal churches
- the Unitarian Church
- the Society of Friends (Quakers)
Transferring records to us
If you believe you have records which should be transferred to us, contact us using the 'Guidance advice for depositors' option.
All transfers of digital records must meet the conditions for transfer set out in our:
