Specialising in local and family history for the whole of East Renfrewshire, the ERHS is part of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure. Its collections include censuses, parish registers, history books and newspapers, available at Giffnock Library and the library at Barrhead Foundry.
PORTAL TO THE PAST
Portal to the Past is East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s local history and heritage website. It offers a vivid taste of daily life in the past through a broad range of invaluable resources, including old maps, photos, documents, statues, paintings, ephemera and other fascinating information.
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
This lead public body investigates, cares for and promotes Scotland’s historic environment. It’s responsible for more than 300 properties of national importance, including Edinburgh Castle. It also invests around £14 million a year in repairs and archaeological and conservation work.
HERITAGE LOTTERY
The Heritage Lottery uses money raised by National Lottery players to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about. As the UK’s largest dedicated funder of heritage, it has awarded £6.8billion to over 39,000 projects since 1994, with grants starting from £3,000.
DIG IT!
This celebration of Scottish archaeology explores the past through song, art, performance and storytelling. Coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Archaeology Scotland, its events range from locals exploring the story of their area to digs, festivals, competitions and even Minecraft.
BEST WESTERN EGLINTON ARMS HOTEL
Occupying a former 19th century coaching inn, the Eglinton Arms has been a cosy home-from-home for over 200 years. As a listed building, the boutique hotel retains many of its original external features and offers a contemporary Scottish welcome, with feature fireplaces and soft furnishings.
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFICATED FIELD ARCHAEOLOGISTS
The Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA) was formed in 1987. Its membership comprises holders of the University of Glasgow Certificate in Field Archaeology, awarded by the Department of Adult & Continuing Education, now the Centre for Open Studies.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL HISTORY
The British Association for Local History (BALH) is a membership organisation that exists to promote the advancement of public education through the study of local history and to encourage and assist the study of local history throughout Great Britain as an academic discipline and as a leisure activity.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND
This independent charity inspires others to explore and enjoy Scotland’s past. As well as coordinating the annual Scottish Archaeology & Heritage Festival, it campaigns for Scotland’s heritage, runs the Adopt-a-Monument initiative, and promotes archaeology in the classroom and for lifelong learning.
AOE WINDFARM COMMUNITY FUND
Ardoch and Over Enoch (AOE) Windfarm Ltd operates and owns the onshore windfarm outside Eaglesham, helping to fund and support a wide variety of local projects to improve infrastructure, support events, enhance the environment and protect our valuable heritage.
GLASGOW ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
For over 155 years, the society has been fostering public awareness of the importance of archaeology in increasing our understanding of the past through its programme of lectures, field visits and other lectures. The society co-hosts the Dalrymple Lectures with the University of Glasgow.
RENFREWSHIRE LOCAL HISTORY FORUM
Formed in 1988, the Forum acts as a link to bring together all the societies in the county which have an interest in history and heritage. It organises meetings, publishes newsletters, runs courses and promotes all aspects of history and archaeology in the old county or ‘shire’ of Renfrew.
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity. Set up in 1931, it’s responsible for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage significant to Scotland and the world. The Trust is a leader in conserving and promoting the nation’s treasured places and collections so that they can be enjoyed by present and future generations.
THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE ANCIENT AND HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND
This public body looks after millions of photos, maps, drawings and documents, from prehistory to the present day. Around 1000,000 new items are added every year, with teams travelling across Scotland to investigate and record changing architecture and archaeology.