University of Aberdeen Collections @uoacollections.bsky.social News, Events, Exhibitions and a look at the extensive and varied collections cared for by the University of Aberdeen Collections.
uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/collections
Robert Fergusson (1750-74) @rfergussonpoet.bsky.social 'The Works of Robert Fergusson: Reconstructing Textual and Cultural Legacies', Leverhulme Trust-funded project at University of Glasgow
PI Prof Rhona Brown.
UHIHistory.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social A history department committed to its students and wider community. uhi.ac.uk/history 
Protests and Suffragettes @scotsuffragette.bsky.social A creative project led by artists, activists, & archivists. Recovering & re-voicing #herstories & Celebrating #Scotland's #Suffragettes
🗣@tsBeall @clarethompson & other P&S team members
https://linktr.ee/protestsandsuffragettes
✨support us -> shopP&S✨
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
Women's History Scotland @womenshistscot.bsky.social Women's History Scotland exists to promote study and research in women's and gender history, particularly for those working in Scotland or on Scottish themes.
https://womenshistoryscotland.org/
Perth Women on Wikipedia @perthwomenwiki.bsky.social Group of editors and trainers partnering with library staff to bring the under-told histories of Perth's women to Wikipedia. Aiming to be inclusive and intersectional 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Changing the world in small and important ways!
Posts by Gill
Perth, Scotland
Charlie Lynch @charlielynch.bsky.social Social Historian | Glasgow dweller | Humanist | Writes about sex, religion, queer lives, oral histories, moral panics. And public history in a newspaper.
Alexander Courtney @dralexcourtney.bsky.social #Earlymodern historian | FRHistS | IHR Fellow
📚James VI, Britannic Prince (Routledge, 2024) | James VI & I: Kingship, Government & Religion (2025) | Co-editor: Mary Queen of Scots’ Lost Letters (forthcoming, Routledge)
https://bio.site/alexandercourtney
Cleo O’Callaghan Yeoman @drcleoocy.bsky.social Post-Doctoral Research Fellow @ucc.ie • Scottish Romanticism, the Novel, Reading / Book History • IASSL Membership Sec • AFHEA • She/her
Sarah C E Ross @sarahceross.bsky.social Ahorangi @ Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington | early modern women, poetry, politics | complaint 
Chelsea Reutcke, PhD @creutcke.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellow in British Studies, Univ of Utah
She/Her
Clandestine Catholic print in the Restoration!
Timothy Slonosky @timothyslonosky.bsky.social Humanities, Dawson College. Reformation and Sixteenth Century history, Scotland and elsewhere. Occasional poster, views my own of course.
Nicole Maceira Cumming @nicolemaceira.bsky.social Historian of early mod animals /environment / Reformation 🐏🪻⛪️ Postdoctoral Fellow @srsrensoc.bsky.social
Lecturer in Global Environmental History @glasgow.ac.uk
PhD hunting in James VI's court 🦌 👑
Allan Burnett @allanburnett.bsky.social Academic historian. Apocalyptic imaginaries. Media history. Media and war. Pedagogical and political uses of war memory. Linköping LiU. Author of history books for children & dad of 3.
Alasdair @timetravellingscot.bsky.social Museums, Scottish History and Archaeology. Bagpiper, reenactor, heritage-worker and out of practice historian
Craig Gallagher @kreggallagher.bsky.social Scottish émigré. Assistant Professor of History at Colby-Sawyer College. Early America, Early Modern Britain, Atlantic World.
Puppy raiser with Guiding Eyes for the Blind: https://www.guidingeyes.org/volunteer
Helen Leighton-Rose @helenleightonrose.bsky.social Once a biologist, always an artist.
PhD Candidate - Historian of c18th Scottish women & immoral crime in the Borders.
Photographer, CAA-certified drone pilot
Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social Passionate about archives, archaeology and the medieval past.
Daniel MacLean @danielmaclean.bsky.social Early Medievalist, Pictus obsessus and bronze vessel nerd. 46/282 Munros. With some added Crofting and Common Grazings.
Bob Marshall @bobmarshall.co.uk Architectural illustrator / 3D reconstruction artist. Edinburgh, Scotland. #Blender3D Pro. https://bobmarshall.co.uk
Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social Medievalist. She/Her. All DMs are blocked (Bluesky ID issue)
The Megalithic Portal Ancient Sites & Stones @megalithic.bsky.social Megaliths and✨SO MUCH✨more.
Browse our🗿WORLDWIDE 📜 ancient site 🗺️ map/database/gallery. 🪨 Human prehistory🦣 to🏺1100CE 🏛️ Andy B posting✨
Main site: https://www.megalithic.co.uk
More: https://www.megalithic.co.uk/linktree/
@nativetreeplanter.bsky.social @nativetreeplanter.bsky.social Growing and planting native trees. Local history research for Dalgety Heritage Trail. 
Aaron Allen @mchapelproject.bsky.social Christian; Historian of work and trade; Bonnetmakers; Surgeons; Kirkwall Tailors Project; Hammermen; Baxters; Palaeography; author of Building Early Modern Edinburgh; Trying to learn Latin...
Ellie Conway @bloominell.bsky.social Social/health/history researcher+academic, recording lives of working class girls who died in Industrial Schools. Feminist. Socialist. Writer. Knitter. Glaswegian. Survivor of chronic illness and acute disease. Always tired, yet miraculously still here.
Steven Robb @stevenrobb.bsky.social Heritage watchdog. Interests in architecture, Edinburgh, inter-war social housing and obscure late Jacobite and nonjuring history. All views my own.
Dr Sally Tuckett @sallytuckett.bsky.social Senior Lecturer Dress and Textile History | Eighteenth-century dress & textiles | Scotland | Tartan | Linen | Knitting
Frederick Douglass in Scotland @fd-scotland.bsky.social Frederick Douglass' visit to Scotland 1846 and related matters, based on my book, published by Edinburgh University Press in 2018. https://www.bulldozia.com/douglass-in-scotland/the-book/ Posts by @bulldozia.com #SlaveryArchive
Dr Leith Davis @drleith.bsky.social English Prof @SFUenglish; Director @sfuscottishstudies; #18thc.; early #19thc; #bookhistory; #culturalmemory; early #circus; amateur #trad musician
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/
On Pinterest https://uk.pinterest.com/tourofscotland
All photographs and videos are mine
Dr Andrew Demetrius @demetrius-art.bsky.social Public art and New Towns. Scotland and elsewhere.
Musica Scotica @musicascotica.bsky.social Musica Scotica promotes the scholarly study and performance of Scottish music and musicians.
https://musicascotica.scot/
M. J. Grant @campaignbear.bsky.social Musicologist and rights-based ranter—
Follow me for both, and banter.
Last time I checked I still had a job at the University of Edinburgh.
Antiracist — Antifascist — Ask me about history — Never Again Is Now
🏴 🇩🇪 🇪🇺
Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org The Royal Historical Society is the UK's foremost society promoting the scholarly and professional study of the past. Our membership is an international community of 7000+ historians - please join us: https://royalhistsoc.org/
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
Museums Association @museumsassociation.org Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
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 Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social In the heart of London, we are the centre of antiquarian learning, discovery & community. As a royal learned society, our Fellows have been inspiring scholarship, debate & research for over 300 years. Also own Kelmscott Manor, past home of William Morris.
Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social Society for the Study of Labour History: the UK’s principal organisation dedicated to the study of labour history & publisher of Labour History Review sslh.org.uk
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/
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
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/
Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social The home of Political Studies since 1950. We advance, support & promote the global study of Politics & International Relations. psa.ac.uk
Become a PSA member http://psa.ac.uk/members
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
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
German Historical Institute London @ghilondon.bsky.social The GHI London is a research centre supporting and connecting history students and scholars from Britain and Germany. One of 11 independent research institutes of the @maxweberstiftung.de.
Open Mo-Fri, 9.30am-5pm
https://www.ghil.ac.uk
BSHS @bshsnews.bsky.social The British Society for the History of Science is Britain's largest learned society devoted to #HistSTM #HSTM #HistSci. Handled by Comms Officer: Alexander Stoeger
TheNACBS @thenacbs.bsky.social Official Bluesky account for the North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS). We're in Pasadena for #nacbs2026!
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.
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/
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.
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
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
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 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 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
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
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.
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
Raphael Samuel History Centre @rshc.bsky.social Outreach and research centre devoted to encouraging the widest possible participation in historical study and debate.
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
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
History Teacher Educators' Network @htenuk.bsky.social HTEN UK represents those who work with and have responsibility for the professional education, development and training of beginning and serving history teachers.
Email: HTENUK@outlook.com
https://www.hten.org.uk
Women's History Network @womenshistnet.bsky.social Your go-to place for women’s history!
The Women’s History Network is an inclusive UK association for those passionate about women’s & gender history. Also on LinkedIn.
Learn more about our values: https://womenshistorynetwork.org/about-page/
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
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/
BSSH @bssh.bsky.social British Society of Sports History promotes the study of sport history and physical education
Voluntary Action History Society @vahs.bsky.social VAHS aims to promote the study of voluntary action history and to develop an understanding of this history for the public, for academics, and for people working in the voluntary sector.
Irish Historical Society @irishhistsoc.bsky.social https://www.irishhistoricalstudies.ie/irish-historical-society/
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.
Young Historians Project @younghistorians.bsky.social Encouraging the development of young historians of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain | #HlfSupported #EachOneTeachOne✊🏿
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
Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social Exploring Yorkshire's past since 2021.
ROYS 2026 will take place at York Explore Library, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June.
Contact us at help@ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk or visit our website at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social Association of British American Nineteenth Century Historians 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
We welcome members from the UK, US & beyond
Affiliated with American Nineteenth Century History (ANCH)
Find out more about us: https://www.branch.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/
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
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.
History of Education Society UK @histedsocuk.bsky.social Official BlueSky Account for History of Education Society UK. #histed
https://historyofeducation.org.uk/
Social History Society @socialhistsoc.bsky.social Promoting the research, teaching and sharing of social and cultural history since 1976.
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
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
American Society for Environmental History @aseh.bsky.social Advancing understanding of human interactions with the natural world since 1977
The Organization of American Historians @oah.org Advocating for history. Advancing scholarship. Connecting the past to the present.
The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social The national charity fighting to save our Victorian & Edwardian heritage. Join us!
linktr.ee/victoriansociety
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization in England and Wales
Council of University Classical Departments @cucd.bsky.social Representing UK HE departments that teach classics, ancient history and related subjects. Pedagogy, EDI, consultation, supporting departments in difficulties, Bulletin. Follow for info and discussion on Arts and Humanities.
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 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
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/ 
UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social The University Council For Languages: the national voice of research & teaching in languages, cultures, societies, and related disciplines in UK HE.
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
HistoryLab @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social History Lab is the UK's national network for postgraduate students in history and related disciplines. https://linktr.ee/ihrhistorylab
@ihr.bsky.social
British Society for the History of Philosophy @thebshp.bsky.social Promoting the study of the history of philosophy since 1984
British Association for Irish Studies (BAIS) @bairishstudies.bsky.social BAIS is the national network for those with an interest in the study of Ireland. Posts by our comms team and council members.
https://irishstudies.co.uk/
British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies @basees.bsky.social For more information visit our website www.basees.org
University English @univeng.bsky.social Represents university and college English depts in the UK
Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literatures @mediumaevum.bsky.social The Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literatures supports and promotes research into the cultures and intellectual life of the Middle Ages.
Irish Committee of Historical Sciences - ICHS @irishhistorians.bsky.social The Irish Committee of Historical Sciences is the national committee for history in Ireland.
Further details: http://www.historians.ie/
Women's Studies Group 1558-1837 @wsguk.bsky.social Multi-disciplinary international group promoting the study of women and gender in the early modern period and long eighteenth century.
https://womensstudiesgroup.org/
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