News & blog
Hear all the latest news about Scotland’s Urban Past, our upcoming events and project updates.
We regularly update this page with the news from Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP), the latest findings from our community projects, information about our upcoming events and guest blog posts from our online community of Urban Detectives.
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Scotland’s heritage volunteers named in nationwide shortlist
Press release Thursday 15 September 2016: Shortlist for second annual Scottish Heritage Angel Awards announced
Awards seek out Scotland’s ‘Heritage Angels’
Press release, Friday 10 June 2016: Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2016 open for entries.
Urban Detectives sought to record a tiny piece of Scotland’s history
Press release, Wednesday 13 April 2016: Scotland’s Urban Past are recruiting heritage lovers to investigate and record tiny urban buildings across the country
Glasgow Women's Library Collections
On International Women's Day 2016, guest blogger Alice Andrews outlines the diverse and inspiring collections held at Glasgow Women’s Library, which document activism, achievements and the work of women through the ages.
Rainbow cities: celebrating LGBTIQ+ community heritage
Share your LGBTIQ+ experiences, stories and histories with Scotland's Urban Past as part of LGBT History Month 2016
Happy Birthday Scotland's Urban Past!
Scotland's Urban Past celebrates its first year in this blog post by Project Manager Chiara Ronchini.
Nominations open for My Place Awards 2016
Press release, Thursday 3 December 2015: The search is on to find Scotland's best civic project and civic champion for 2015!
Launch of the Festival of Architecture 2016
Press release, Wednesday 2 December 2015: The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland launches a year-long festival celebrating the best of Scottish architecture.
Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2015 winners announced
Press release, Friday 29 September 2015: Scotland’s first ‘Heritage Angels’ have been named at an inaugural awards ceremony.
Join the Youth Forum
16-24 years old? We want you!
Still seeking Angels
Press release, Wednesday 17 June 2015: Time is running out for volunteer groups and individuals throughout Scotland to enter the very first Scottish Heritage Angel Awards.
Scotland’s town and city dwellers should hit record on Scotland’s Urban Past.
Press release, Friday 5 June 2015: New project launched to celebrate Scotland’s diverse urban landscape.
