BASO Case Studies

The case studies on this page showcase how the Business Archives Surveying Officer has worked to save business archives in records at risk cases. Further examples illustrating thematic surveys and work with family businesses in Scotland will be developed and shared here later this year.

Records at Risk

Caledonian Brewery

Brewery | Edinburgh | 2022

Outcome: collection deposited with University of Glasgow and Museums & Galleries Edinburgh

Records at Risk

Cairncross of Perth

Jewellers | Perth | 2023

Outcome: collection deposited with Perth & Kinross Archives

Records at Risk

Peter Greig & Co

Linen Manufacturer | Kirkcaldy | 2021-2023

Outcome: collection deposited with Fife Archives

Records at Risk

Scottish Investment Trust

Investment Trust | Edinburgh | 2022

Outcome: collection deposited with National Records of Scotland