Scottish Theatre Archive

Founded in 1981, the role of The Scottish Theatre Archive is to help preserve and promote interest in Scotland's theatrical heritage. It forms part of the Special Collections Department of the University of Glasgow Library. The Archive is open to anyone with an interest in Scottish theatre. There are also strong links with Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow.

To search for specific items within the archive go to the Scottish Theatre Archive Search (see also our guide to finding material in the archive).

For a general overview of our collections browse through our collections descriptions* index or subject index.

There is also an introduction to the history of the archive.

Ordering Photocopies and Photographs

Photocopies and photographs can be produced from material within the archive, subject to copyright legislation and condition of the original material. For pricing guidelines and further details, please consult the Ordering Photocopies and Photographs guide of the Special Collections Department.

Other links of interest

• The Association of Performing Arts Collections (APAC): Subject Specialist Network of performing arts collections in the UK and Ireland
• Mark Fisher's Scottish Theatre Links
• Playwrights' Studio, Scotland: a national initiative designed to directly engage the people of Scotland with new playwriting and raise the standard of plays for presentation to the public
• The Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society: incorporating the Sir Harry Lauder Society
• Scottish Screen Archive: Scotland's national moving image collection