All local authorities in Scotland have responsibilities under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 and the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 to make proper arrangements for their records. Records management is the systematic control of an organisation’s records from creation to disposal, enabling it to meet business needs, legal requirements, and community expectations.
Although they are not public-facing, dedicated Records Management staff provide guidance and support to services across the Highland Council and High Life Highland (HLH). They also provide a records storage and retrieval service across the Highlands that facilitates the work of the Council and HLH. In partnership with the Archive Service, the team also ensures records of enduring historical value are transferred to the archive repository for long-term preservation.
