SCA Annual Conference 2026: Archives & Records at the Heart of Society

Join us for this year's conference exploring how archives and records underpin democracy, accountability, creativity, wellbeing & community. Inspired by the theme of The National Archives’ new vision document, launched earlier this year, we want to highlight the impact of archives and records across every aspect of society. This year, we're bringing together voices from across the sector to share how archives and recordkeeping contribute to a more transparent, vibrant and healthier society. Whether you work in archives, records management, conservation, community archives, research, education, or policy — this conference is for you. The call for papers is currently open. Full programme published: w/b 28th September. Tickets are £45 inclusive of booking fee. Accessibiblity The venue is fully accessible including disabled access toilets Getting to Tynecastle General Directions - Tynecastle Park is located close to the West End of Edinburgh and can be located from there by taking the Dalry Road fork at Haymarket and continuing until Dalry Road joins Gorgie Road. Arrival for all delegates would be Mcleod Street just off Gorgie Road. From the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720), take the A71 Edinburgh West slip road and follow signs for City Centre. Getting There • Train - If travelling from the West and North, disembark at Haymarket Station (the last stop before Waverley Station) and proceed along Dalry Road and Gorgie Road. If travelling from the South, continue your journey through Waverley Station to Haymarket Station. It is a 20 minute walk from Haymarket. • Bus - Buses from Haymarket/Dalry to Tynecastle are Lothian numbers 1, 2, 3, 21, 25, 33 and First numbers 25, 27, 28 & 427. • Car - There are no special parking arrangements and traffic wardens strictly control street parking in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. To the north of the stadium, there is some on-street parking available north of Murrayfield Stadium and Corstorphine Road. To the south of the stadium, there is some on-street parking available south of Gorgie Road and in the Shandon area. Header image credit Display of items from The Macallan archive collection with Cheryl Traversa, Kay Foubister and David Powell at Liquid Gold conference, November 2024 © Paul Chappells Photography