The speaker will be John Phelan on the subject of Why Archives Matter.
Guests are welcome, and we ask that they make a donation, suggested amount £3.00.
John has kindly provided the following information.
Scotland’s archives are the documented memory of the nation. They tell our stories, enrich our lives, connect us with the past and give us a sense of identity. They may be used to provide evidence of our rights as individuals, organisations and communities and, through them, we can hold authorities to account. Archives can bring families and communities together by telling us who we are and where we come from. They are an antidote to fake news and ‘alternative facts’.
John Pelan, Director of the Scottish Council on Archives will talk about how Scotland’s archives not only provide the bedrock of society but offer an incredible resource of material for use in a wide range of situations and environments. They can be used to promote mental wellbeing by building confidence and helping people with dementia. They attract visitors and boost the economy by supporting ancestral tourism. They underpin every aspect of education, science, health, culture, law and the historic environment.
