Highlights from the Highland Archive

Lorna Steele‐McGinn

Victoria Hall, Cromarty

Archives are not always thought of by those who want to learn more about the history of a place or that of their family or what was happening in a Highland community long ago but the Highland Archive Service collects, conserves and makes records accessible in its four centres (which won the ARA Record-keeping Award in 2024) that cover 700 years of Highland history and diversity.

To discover more, Cromarty History Society’s October 21st meeting will hear from Community Engagement Officer Lorna Steele‐Mc Ginn about some of the records which are available and how those records enrich the lives of those who consult them. Lorna works with schools, adult learning groups, HMP Inverness, care homes and many others. Her ‘Learn With Lorna’s online talks’ have chalked up over 600k views.