On behalf of John Pelan, SCA Director:
You may be aware that the Scottish Government is consulting widely on the development of a Culture Strategy for Scotland. This is an opportunity for the archives and records management sector to make its voice heard by highlighting the vitally important role it has to play in informing and enriching the rich cultural life of Scotland. I encourage you to read the draft strategy document and complete the short consultation questionnaire at https://consult.gov.scot/culture-tourism-and-major-events/culture-strategy/ The deadline for responses is 19th September. The Scottish Council on Archives will be submitting its own response after consultation with key stakeholders.
The consultation asks for opinions on a range of ambitions linked to the transformative and empowering impact of culture. Ideas and suggestions for ways to ensure Scotland's culture can evolve and be sustained are sought as well as examples of innovative projects and best practice. I am sure that many of you will be able to provide details of exciting cultural projects where archives have been used creatively.
The draft Culture Strategy for Scotland for consultation builds on the feedback gathered during the engagement phase and sets out a Vision supported by a set of ambitions, aims and actions. The draft strategy commits to long term change through greater collaboration and integration across culture, communities and policy development to ensure that culture's empowering and transformative power can be experienced by everyone.
I hope that you can find the time to read the draft strategy and respond to the consultation. Archives matter and their contribution to Scotland's cultural landscape cannot be overestimated.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to share any thoughts on how and why archives can be embedded in the new culture strategy.
With best wishes
John
John Pelan
Director
Scottish Council on Archives
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