After a fascinating workshop in May, with Alison Diamond of the Argyll Estate Archives, a follow-up session in October enabled us to discuss our own resources in the Centre, while giving us a privileged glimpse of more of the documents kept in Inveraray, for instance a great tome of rental rolls.

With Alison, on this occasion, was Jackie Davenport of Live Argyll, who works with the county Archives in Lochgilphead. The accompanying conversation, about the constraints, challenges and possibilities for a local history centre, was very helpful. We’re most grateful to them for making the journey.

We hope it might be possible for some of us – Trustees who are also active volunteers – to visit these mainland Archives, with specific research in mind.

JSP