UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is a hub for world-class research and teaching on all aspects of the culture, heritage, and history of the Highlands and Islands, including their wider connections across the world.
Dr Darcey Gillie @dfgillie.bsky.social Careers consultant. Still loves mountains, knitting, bumblebees, agus Gàidhlig cuideachd. #Archbiscuit of #TheBiscuitAppreciationSociety Inbhir Nis. #BeeKind
Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social Official account of Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/
Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
SGSAH @sgsah.bsky.social The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities, based at the University of Glasgow, offers world-leading support for doctoral researchers in the Arts & Humanities across Scotland. 🎓✨
Director: Professor Maria Fusco
Jacqueline Imrie @jacquelineimrie.bsky.social SGSSS-funded doctoral student at University of Stirling | library and social history | lover of wine, dogs, and books 🧜♀️📚🍾
SWINC @swinc-edi.bsky.social Scottish Writing in the Nineteenth Century.
A research group at the University of Edinburgh, co-directed by Professor Penny Fielding and Dr Robert Irvine. https://www.swinc.englit.ed.ac.uk.
Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social The Scottish History Society is a registered charity and the leading publisher of original sources relating to the history of Scotland. Founded in 1886, the Society has published over 170 volumes.
Adrian Streete @profastreete.bsky.social Professor of Early Modern English Literature and Religion, University of Glasgow. Old books, MSs, and ideas; classical music; and our cat. My views.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/adrianstreete/
Bob MacLean @bobmaclean.bsky.social Assistant Librarian (rare books), University of Glasgow Library Archives and Special Collections
Karen Newcombe 𓃠 @karen-newcombe.bsky.social Woo! Drivin’ a minivan! 🚐
National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it.
Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social Reporter at The New York Times writing about the intersection of health and politics, especially in marginalized communities. NYT Guild steward. No, not one of those Astors.
Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social Historian, artist, tour guide and FSAScot. A lover of legend and folklore.
Buy my art and my books here: https://linktr.ee/classicalalan
Writing for Wellbeing @writeforwellbeing.bsky.social Write your way to a more positive outlook on life! Guided writing activities to foster personal growth, increased mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Online anywhere, and in-person in North East England. writingforwellbeing.co.uk
Scottish Museums Federation @scottishmuseums.bsky.social Representing members of Scotland's cultural sector since the 1930s.
🏺 Museums
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Mainely Genealogy @mainelygenealogy.bsky.social Mainely Genealogy ~ with occasional cat and book sightings. Focused on New England and U.K./Ireland research but will to go wherever records lead.
Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social Living Wage Scotland - based @povertyalliance.org
We award the Living Wage employer mark to Scottish employers paying the real #LivingWage, the only rate calculated according to the cost of living.
https://scottishlivingwage.org/
University of Reading Special Collections @uorspeccoll.bsky.social Sharing treasures from our Special Collections, Rare Books and Archives.
Website: https://collections.reading.ac.uk/special-collections/
Enquiries: specialcollections@reading.ac.uk
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unirdg_collections
Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos.
We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
ReRouted By History @reroutedbyhistory.bsky.social Counterfactuals for the geopolitically curious. What if the script flipped? The GPS of alternate timelines. Because history doesn’t repeat—it remixes. Let’s imagine the tracks that never dropped.
open.substack.com/pub/reroutedbyhistory | #bskystorians
Simonetta Taylor @simonettat.bsky.social Advocate for librarianship with soul. Bibliotherapy specialist. Custodian for Schumacher Library, formerly at Dartington.
Philippa Hoskin @phoskin.bsky.social Historian. Director of the Parker Library Corpus Christi College Cambridge
nathan @nathey.bsky.social
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
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Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
Michael Pearce @michaelpearce.bsky.social History, Scotland. Probably writing about material culture, costume, household accounts, letters, recipe books, and the fine grain detail of Scottish royal revenue.
Website: https://vanishedcomforts.org/about/
Gabriella Bennett @palebackwriter.bsky.social author / journalist / columnist writing on housing, urban planning, architecture, cities, travel, place
📚HOW TO BUILD A CITY out 2026 with Headline Press
Louise Pichel @louisepichel.bsky.social Archivist, interested in all things digital. Spends a lot of time drinking tea, watching F1 and tinkering with technology.
Janine Illian @janineillian.bsky.social Chair in Statistical Sciences, University of Glasgow, modelling spatial patterns; lover of art, theatre, literature and music
Ali @aligeorge.bsky.social Work on Digital Content in the Heritage Sector, read (and sometimes write) kidlit, mostly lurking just now. Beautiful parent of two lucky children. A cat also lives here. she/her
Wind&Bones Books @windandbones.com Independent publisher. Scotland, Taiwan & elsewhere. Directed by Hannah Stevens & Will Buckingham.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social Patreon.com/robinince for blog posts and podcasts
Robert Burns Poetry Bot @robertburnsbot.bsky.social A delightful bot sharing snippets of Rabbie’s classic works. Poems of romance and radical liberalism.
Bristol Libraries @bristollibraries.bsky.social Hello from Bristol Libraries! We're a public library service with 27 libraries across the city. This account is monitored during office hours.
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Berghahn Books @berghahnbooks.bsky.social Independent scholarly publisher of distinguished books and journals in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Laura Cooijmans-Keizer @lmckeizer.bsky.social Curator (Early Modern Era) at the National Library of Scotland | Passionate about archives, libraries, and museums in any shape or form | she/her | views own
RLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world. #RLUK26 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #RLUKRSP #librariesXresearch
Heritage Heather @heritageheather.bsky.social Community Curator @ BradfordMuseums but all views my own! 🤶🏻🧚♀️👑🧟♀️👩🎓👷♀️ The many faces of a museum worker...
Worcester Public Library @worcesterpl.bsky.social As the heart of the community, we strive to nurture lifelong learning, cultivate knowledge, and champion intellectual freedom.
Jill Dye @jilld17.bsky.social 📚Head of Access at @natlibscot.bsky.social 📖Co-Editor of Library & Information History Journal🧾Hon. Treasurer of CILIP Rare Books & Special Collections Group📓Books, libraries, singing, theatre & food.
Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social Warm and friendly spaces in your communities and online.
The Lit & Phil @litandphil.bsky.social Newcastle's independent library, the Lit & Phil, is home to more than 200,000 books and music items, and has a rolling programme of events and activities.
www.litandphil.org.uk
Sandy Stevenson @tourscotland.bsky.social Tour Guide and videographer https://youtube.com/tourscotland and you are welcome to visit and subscribe
My Blog https://tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/
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JourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org 🪬🧿 Freemason | Traveller | Historian | Novel Author | Filmmaker & Photographer
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JSTOR Daily @jstordaily.bsky.social Providing insights to past and current events based on scholarly research at JSTOR. Subscribe free: http://daily.jstor.org/newsletter
Magdalene College Libraries @magdlibs.bsky.social The Libraries and Archives of Magdalene College, Cambridge. https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/library-news
Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway @llc-rhul.bsky.social We are the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Based in the School of Humanities, we offer research-led degrees in Modern Languages, Comparative Literature & Culture, Liberal Arts.
Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social We have been working since 1924 to secure a more balanced assessment of Richard III and to support research into his life and times. We have a broad interest in the late 15th C.
Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social Serving Scholars, Enthusiasts and Soldiers. Established 1921. Registered UK Charity 247844. Retweets do not represent an endorsement. sahr.org.uk
The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social
Working towards a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.
https://www.linnean.org/
Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social - A self-sustaining network of community archive groups within Scotland
- Collaboration and mutual support
- Celebrating and highlighting its diversity
https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-archives/community-archives-and-heritage-group-scotland
Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social The Family History Federation, supporting #Genealogy and the membership of #FamilyHistory societies worldwide 🌳 #FamilyHistoryFriday familyhistoryfederation.com / http://exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk
Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social 🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history.
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters
The Scottish Record Society @scotrecsoc.bsky.social The Scottish Record Society is one of Scotland’s oldest historical societies, and is dedicated to publishing calendars, indexes and texts of historical records.
Scottish Society for Northern Studies @northernstudies.bsky.social The Scottish Society for Northern Studies (SSNS) was founded in 1968 to explore the inter-relationships between the Scandinavian, Celtic, and Scottish cultures.
https://ssns.org.uk
British Society for the History of Philosophy @thebshp.bsky.social Promoting the study of the history of philosophy since 1984
Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology.
https://www.archaeologyuk.org
BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social The British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies supports the study of the long #c18th. Check website for details. https://www.bsecs.org.uk/
The Urban History Group @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social https://urbanhistorygroup.wordpress.com/ We organise biennial conferences and occasional talks to promote the study of Urban History in the UK. Established in 1966 and now working with the Pre-Modern Towns Group on our conference in September 2025
Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social The membership body for recordkeeping professionals in the UK & Ireland.
Posts are by Deborah Mason, Head of Communications for ARA. You can reach her on deborah.mason@archives.org.uk (quicker than a DM).
Find our more about ARA here www.archives.org.uk
The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social The national charity campaigning for Victorian and Edwardian Built Heritage. Join us!
linktr.ee/victoriansociety
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization in England and Wales
American Society for Environmental History @aseh.bsky.social Advancing understanding of human interactions with the natural world since 1977
American Historical Association @historians.org The American Historical Association is the largest professional organization serving historians in all fields and all professions.
http://historians.org/join
Social Science History Association @socscihistory.bsky.social Official account of the Social Science History Association. Supporting social science history since 1974, we host an annual meeting and publish a journal. More about us can be found at www.ssha.org
Social History Society @socialhistsoc.bsky.social Promoting the research, teaching and sharing of social and cultural history since 1976.
History of Education Society UK @histedsocuk.bsky.social Official BlueSky Account for History of Education Society UK. #histed
https://historyofeducation.org.uk/
Selden Society @seldensociety.bsky.social Founded in 1887, the Selden Society is the only learned society and publisher devoted entirely to English legal history. Account maintained by @jctate1215.bsky.social.
Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk We believe that art history inspires people to think differently and see differently. Find out more about our vision, mission and work:
www.forarthistory.org.uk
Royal Asiatic Society @royalasiaticsoc.bsky.social The Royal Asiatic Society provides a forum for those who are interested in the history, languages, cultures and religions of Asia to meet and exchange ideas. 14 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD.
https://royalasiaticsociety.org/
Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance brings together 12 HEIs, The RSE and SGSAH to provide a collective voice for Arts & Humanities in Scotland.
🌐 Visit our website saha.scot
🎙️ Listen to our podcast #SAHAConversations on Spotify
Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social Encouraging the development of young historians of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain | #HlfSupported #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
Scottish History Network @scothistnetwork.bsky.social
British Association for American Studies @officialbaas.bsky.social Official Bluesky Account for the British Association for American Studies (BAAS). We promote, support & encourage the study of the United States in the UK. Posts by the Social Media team.
Irish Historical Society @irishhistsoc.bsky.social https://www.irishhistoricalstudies.ie/irish-historical-society/
British Records Association @britrecs.bsky.social The British Records Association is a UK charity, working for archives since 1932. Please become a member and support our work https://www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/
Arts and Humanities Alliance @artsandhums.bsky.social AHA is an association of learned societies working together to promote the Arts & Humanities in higher education. Posts by @emmacayley.bsky.social and @TheaPitman.bsky.social Find us at: http://artsandhumanitiesalliance.org
AHA (Australia) @austhistassoc.bsky.social The Australian Historical Association was founded in 1973 and is the peak national organisation of historians working in all fields of history.
https://theaha.org.au
British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social The British Association for Local History is the national charity which promotes local history and serving local historians throughout the UK #WeAreLocalHistory
Raphael Samuel History Centre @rshc.bsky.social Outreach and research centre devoted to encouraging the widest possible participation in historical study and debate.
SHNH @sochistnathist.bsky.social The Society for the History of Natural History | https://shnh.org.uk/
Archives of Natural History published by Edinburgh University Press | https://www.euppublishing.com/loi/ANH
National Humanities Alliance @humanitiesall.bsky.social The National Humanities Alliance is a coalition of organizations that advocates for the value of the humanities on campuses, in communities, and on Capitol Hill.
Learn more at www.nhalliance.org.
Society for Reformation Research (SRR) @socrefresearch.bsky.social Organization promoting the study of the Reformation and early modern religion.
Sponsor of the Archive for Reformation History (ARH)
Social Media: @kkaelin.bsky.social
Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie Fostering excellence and scholarship to enrich society, e. 1785.
Home to the RIA Library, 8 research programmes & a publishing house.
www.ria.ie
Reg. Charity No. 20003524 - Reg. Revenue No. CHY 2795
The Bibliographical Society @bibsoc.bsky.social The Bibliographical Society exists to promote the study of the history of the book, for librarians, collectors, historians and book lovers everywhere.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) @rgs.org We are the UK’s learned society and professional body for geography, supporting geography and geographers across the world.
The Burgon Society @burgonsociety.bsky.social Membership society, academic research publishers, and charity for the study of academic dress: history, design, and use. Universities. Robes. Regalia. Graduation. Cap & gown. Join us 🎓
https://www.burgon.org.uk
Oxford Bibliographical Society @obs1922.bsky.social Founded 104 years ago, the OBS celebrates the collection, care, and enjoyment of libraries, books, and archives of all sizes📚
Oxford, England
oxbibsoc.wordpress.com
ASECS @asecsoffice.bsky.social The American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, established in 1969, is the foremost learned society in the United States for the study of all aspects of the period from the later seventeenth through the early nineteenth century.
The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social Founded in 1906 to support, promote, and celebrate the discipline of English Studies (registered charity 1124890). www.englishassociation.ac.uk/join-us/
History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social We publish high-quality historical research freely accessible online and create opportunities for historians, policy makers and journalists to connect and learn from each other.
TheNACBS @thenacbs.bsky.social Official Bluesky account for the North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS). We're in Pasadena for #nacbs2026!
Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social The Historical Association is the voice for history. For over 100 yrs we have brought, teachers, students, academics and enthusiasts together to explore the past and inspire future historians. We provide digital and in-person resources. www.history.org.uk
The Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social Based in London, The Folklore Society has been collecting, studying, publishing and promoting the study of folklore in all its forms since 1878. Visit our website: https://folklore-society.com
McNeil Center for Early American Studies @mcneilcenter.bsky.social Facilitating scholarly inquiry into the histories and cultures of North America/Atlantic world before 1850
https://www.mceas.org/
Past and Present @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social The Past and Present Society: making cutting edge social history accessible since 1952. Our journal Past & Present is published by Oxford University Press.
https://academic.oup.com/past
Society for Renaissance Studies @srsrensoc.bsky.social SRS, the main academic organisation in UK & Ireland dedicated to the promotion of the study of the Renaissance. Hatched in 1967. 🐥 🔥 🐣 🐦🔥 https://rensoc.org.uk/
Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) @sshmedicine.bsky.social The Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches to the history of health, welfare, medical science and practice https://sshm.org/
#histmed
The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training
https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social