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Let's make sure history lives on.

We want to celebrate the history of Scotland's urban environments and how these have changed over time.

Explore our database of historical places, buildings and artifacts or become a part of our growing community by sharing your own stories, memories and facts about your town, city or street.

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ScotUrbanPast
@ScotUrbanPast
14-06-2019 16:30

It's been a week since the launch of our Past Forward exhibition at @waspsstudios Creative Academy in #Invernes ... [more]

ScotUrbanPast
@ScotUrbanPast
14-06-2019 09:25

Our website (and @Scranlife) are having some maintenance today and won't be available for a few hours.
Be ... [more]

ScotUrbanPast
@ScotUrbanPast
13-06-2019 10:44

#OTD in 1872, Chrystal Macmillan was born. She was the first female science graduate of the University of Edinb ... [more]