North Lanarkshire history archive recognised with award
The archive, which holds documents dating from the 1500s to the present day, charts the transformation of the region from farmland to industrial powerhouse and beyond.
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North Lanarkshire heritage centre in Motherwell (Image: Supplied)
Heather Liddle, who manages active and creative communities at North Lanarkshire Council, said: 'We're thrilled the panel has recognised the great work our team does and how well we work with our partners.
'The team has worked really hard to keep improving and meet the high standards needed for this award.'
North Lanarkshire Archives' new accreditation confirms that it is well managed, publicly accessible and able to adapt to change.
The award is supported by organisations including National Records of Scotland, The National Archives, the Scottish Council on Archives and the Welsh Government.
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North Lanarkshire Archives reading room (Image: Supplied)
Councillor Geraldine Woods, convener of communities, said: 'This is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the dedication and professionalism of everyone involved in our archives service.
'Their commitment to preserving and sharing our local history is something we can all be proud of.
'Congratulations to the whole team on this well-deserved recognition.'
With funding from the Archives Revealed programme, the team is currently focused on organising and promoting its collection about Cumbernauld New Town.
This work will help improve access to an important chapter of Scotland's urban development history.
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