Welcome to Portal to the Past
We are currently updating this section of our website. More pages will gradually become available but please enjoy browsing the sections which are already finished.
Explore East Renfrewshire’s rich heritage with specially written local history articles, online exhibitions and access to thousands of digitised images at your fingertips on portal to the past
Places
The pages in this section will give you a brief overview of the history of each area in East Renfrewshire.
Buildings
New pages added!
Business, Industry & Working Life
Community Life
New page added!
Transport
Coming Soon – check back later for updates
Online Exhibitions
Explore local history topics in more detail
Learning Resources
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Timelines
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Catalogue
Search the East Renfrewshire Heritage Collection
Visit us or get in touch
How to arrange an appointment or access the enquiry service
What’s On
Information on heritage events, classes and walks
Contact us:
Giffnock Heritage Centre,
Giffnock Library
Station Road
Email: localstudies@ercultureandleisure.org