Onsite & Offsite Digitisation
Flexible digitisation delivered at your premises or within our specialist studios, with consistent quality, care, and attention throughout.
Founded in Edinburgh • est 1994
Where History Lives Beyond the Page
Safeguarding Britain’s Documentary Heritage Through
Expert Care and Archival Excellence for Over 30 Years.
30+
Years Supporting Heritage Preservation
99.9%
Image Quality Assurance Rate
50+
UK Institutions Served
What We Do
Archival Solutions That Centre Around Your Collection
From digitisation and microfilm preservation to consultancy and specialist imaging, we help organisations care for, access, and share their documentary heritage.
Heritage Digitisation
Transforming manuscripts, books, maps, photographs, artwork, and archive materials into high-quality digital formats using preservation-focused workflows.
Microfilm & Disaster Recovery
Helping safeguard vulnerable records through microfilm production and preservation, duplicate microfilm, recovery services, and the creation of secure digital preservation copies.
Heritage Image Consultancy
Providing independent advice on digitisation planning, imaging workflows, preservation strategies, and collection management.
Drone Services
Capturing detailed aerial imagery of historic buildings, archaeological sites, and landscapes to support recording, conservation, and interpretation.
Secure Archive & Microfilm Storage
Purpose-built storage for archival materials and microfilm masters, with secure facilities and monitored environmental conditions.
Sectors We Work With
Supporting Organisations Across the Heritage Sector
Our work goes beyond digitisation and microfilm services by helping organisations understand, protect, care for, and make the most of their collections.
Museums & Libraries
Academic Institutions
Media & Publishing
Corporate Heritage
Clubs, Societies & Associations
Government & Public Services
Why UK Archiving
Expertise You Can Trust With Your Collections
Working with historic materials requires more than technology alone. Our experience, specialist equipment, and careful processes ensure every project is completed with accuracy, consistency, and respect for the original materials.
Heritage Specialists
Experienced in handling rare, fragile and historically significant collections.
Rigorous Quality Control
Carefully managed workflows aligned with recognised archival practices.
Trusted Delivery
Clear communication, reliable project management and consistent quality throughout.
Collaborative Approach
Work closely with your team at every stage, adapting to your workflows, systems, and priorities.
Professional Equipment, Archival Standards
Using specialist digital and microfilm cameras, processing software and equipment, and archival standard procedures, we create accurate surrogates of your collections suitable for preservation, research, education, and publication.
How it works
Our Process
Every collection is different, but our approach remains carefully structured. We combine expert handling, clear communication, and thorough quality checks to deliver reliable results at every stage.
- 01
Tell Us About Your Collection
Share details about your materials, objectives and timescales. We’ll discuss the most suitable approach and answer any questions before your project begins.
- 02
Receive a Detailed Proposal
A clear plan covering project scope, deliverables, timeline, file formats and quality requirements.
- 03
We Handle the Rest
We manage every stage, from preparation and capture through to quality assurance and secure delivery.
- 04
Delivery on Your Terms
Your digitised images can be supplied in a range of formats and methods. We’ll agree the option that best suits how your organisation stores and uses its records.
Client Success Stories
Real Collections, Real Results
From historic manuscripts and library archives to fragile public records, our case studies show how we help organisations improve access while protecting important materials.
Collections We Work With
No two collections are the same. We work with a variety of materials, each requiring careful handling, specialist knowledge, and the right approach.
Bound Volumes
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Microfilm, Microfiche & Aperture Cards
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Maps, Plans & Large-Format Materials
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Newsprint
Learn more“We were very happy with the quality of the images, both for preservation and sharing online, and we always go back to UK Archiving for all our digitisation needs.”
Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh · Heritage Manager & Librarian, Daisy Cunnyghame
Discuss Your Collection With Our Team
We’ll help you understand your options and identify the most suitable solution for your materials.