The Scottish Industrial Heritage Society (SIHS) is a Scottish charity (SCIO) dedicated to the protection, preservation, study and appreciation of Scotland’s historic buildings. We bring together people interested in discovering and understanding Scotland’s industrial past. SIHS explores a broad range of industrial heritage; from mills to foundries, heavy engineering to distilling.

We organise seminars, conferences and visits to sites of industrial heritage interest through Scotland. The Society publishes a bulletin covering recent and future activities, as well as short articles on industrial history and heritage

The Society supports the preservation and recording of Scotland’s Industrial past and is affiliated to the Association for Industrial Archaeology. https://www.industrial-archaeology.org/

Anyone can upload safe and relevant images to the Society Flickr Group:

Discover more about Scotland’s industrial heritage and take an active part in its protection and preservation by becoming a member of the SIHS.

• Are you an urban explorer?
• Are you interested in industrial archaeology, technical or labour history?
• Do the icons of mechanical, civil and structural engineering fascinate you?
• Do you work in industry, or just would like to know more about its past?
• Have you wondered why the Star Trek engineer is a Scot?

If you recognise that our industrial heritage is as much a part of the national psyche as shortbread, then this Society is for you!
Benefits of membership include a regular publication, fieldtrips to industrial sites and monuments, conferences and seminars, weekend tours and volunteer opportunities.