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Scottish Council on Archives (SCA) have announced that the UK Archives Accreditation Panel has agreed that the Highland Archive Service continues to retain its status as an Accredited Archive Service, following a three-year review process.  The Accreditation Panel “recognised the continuing progress made by the archive service since the award of accreditation, including progress around digital preservation, and were pleased to approve the ongoing accredited status.”

John Pelan, SCA Director said: “Many congratulations to Highland Archive Service for continuing to provide a first-class service for its users and stakeholders.  This reflect the service’s commitment to the highest possible standards in customer and community-focussed archives management and development.”

Alison Mason, Highland Archivist said: “It is fantastic to have the team’s hard work recognised in the feedback from the Archive Service Accreditation Panel. We were especially pleased with the recognition of our commitment to improving digital access to collections, making records more widely available to diverse audiences, and their praise for our innovative trainee recruitment, which highlights the value of local knowledge and strong community connection.”

Find more information on the Highland Archive Service here