Scottish Women's Institutes is one of the largest women's membership organisation in Scotland, with over 8,700 members, meeting every month throughout Scotland.
Joined February 2010
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
25 Nov 2025
New podcast in our new series: "Going Global", sixth in a set recorded through @SWInstitutes @HeritageFundSCO Heritage project. Fascinating insights into Scotland's largest women's movement and the experiences of its intrepid members:
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Exciting news! Our brand-new website is live — complete with a fresh series of podcasts. Huge shoutout to the @SWInstitutes team for the fantastic work! shorturl.at/d3jXN
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
1 Oct 2025
What a belter of a day! Huge thanks to Dr Hanita Ritchie @JohnGrayCentre & the Archives & Museums' team in Haddington -- and to Mairead Blair & Andrew Crummy for the fabulous road trip. Seeing where Catherine Blair lived, and where the SWRI held its first meeting: extraordinary!
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We’re hiring a Marketing & Communications Lead! Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for digital growth? Come and join us: rb.gy/uq7fzq
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
18 Aug 2025
Marketing & Communications Lead @SWInstitutes - ensuring their communications are inclusive, accessible, and impactful, while tracking and reporting on engagement to help them continually improve. Full time, £30,240, Edinburgh tinyurl.com/mr43x8c5 #comms #marketing
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
15 Aug 2025
Great Oral History Training session today @SWInstitutes in Muir of Ord. Stimulating discussions and hands on recording, with competent ethically-aware women. And some terrific stories shared. Feeling inspired and confident that the future of SWI heritage is in very capable hands!
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
6 Aug 2025
Thanks for your hospitality @CPKLibraries today #Perth. Great session training @SWInstitutes members in interviewing & recording. Delighted to have participants from Roxburghshire, Greenock, Glasgow, Glenfarg and greater Perthshire. SWI history is in good hands! @HeritageFundSCO
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Exciting times! The growth of new Women’s Institutes is going exactly to plan...strong interest, thriving communities and inspiring women across Scotland. #WomensInstitute #GrowingTogether #CommunityPower
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Well, its all go and the @ScotlandRHShow. Lots of skills on display with the Scottish Handcrafts Championship that SWI help manage. Pop along and see these winning entries in the Home and Gift Hall.
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
10 Apr 2025
Fabulous visit to Dingwall @SWInstitutes meeting with members to discuss heritage. Thanks to those who came from across Ross-shire and Inverness-shire and from Skye, to share experiences, memories and the best of stories. And for the knowledge, friendship and hospitality 😊
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
21 Mar 2025
#WomensHistoryMonth
The Scottish Women's Rural Institute, Kilchattan Bay 1929
@SWInstitutes founded 1917, gave women in country areas opportunities to gather & learn new skills, from economising on meat to first aid or learning crafts like woodcarving... ow.ly/JJrZ50V6Ngw
ALT Black & White photograph of women of the Scottish Women's Rural Institute, Kilchattan Bay, Bute, 1929
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
15 Jan 2025
On the train with new notebook at the ready for my first day as Heritage Manager with @SWInstitutes! I'll be working with members, the new Volunteer Co ordinator, Archivist and team to record experiences and delve into the records of this amazing, empowering movement. Can't wait!
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
5 Dec 2024
Heritage Volunteer Coordinator @SWInstitutes This role is vital will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers tinyurl.com/3hxrshhb £26,300 pro-rata Edinburgh #charityjob
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We’re thrilled to share that we’ve secured funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund! 🎉 This will help us protect and conserve our incredible archive and collection, ensuring they inspire and educate future generations. shorturl.at/K1pIx
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
16 Oct 2024
Community Connector Jo had a wonderful afternoon with the ladies from the Inverkip SWI, chatting about Your Voice services and projects. Jo had such a fabulous time getting to know everyone! 😊❤️
yourvoice.org.uk/community-c…
#womensinstitute #Inverclyde #inverkip #community
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Another fabulous pair... 😀 Coinneach Macleod will be interviewed by Masterchef 2024 finalist Sarah Rankin, herself a cookery book writer - this is sure to be another popular get-together, so get your tickets early! shorturl.at/RjaFO
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Lots of interest in this particular evening session with these two wonderful ladies: eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-…
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Our first Hybrid Conference was a great success, bringing together 170 women from up in Orkney through to South of Scotland. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a fantastic one. We're excited to continue developing the SWI community action plan!
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Scottish Women's Institutes (SCIO) SC053058 retweeted
11 Sep 2024
Membership Development Officer with @SWInstitutes developing membership recruitment strategies, delivering excellent member services, and exploring new income opportunities! tinyurl.com/bdfrve59 £30,000 pro-rata, 28hpw #Edinburgh #CharityJob
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