An archive offering rare insight into the origins of mental health care has been given international recognition.
The Crichton Royal Institution (CRI) Archive in Dumfries has been inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, placing it among the UK’s most significant documentary collections.
Jennifer Challinor, head of research and development at The Crichton Trust, said: "We are delighted that The Crichton Royal Institution’s archive has been inscribed onto the Memory of the World Register in recognition of its historical significance.
"It is an honour to have our name added to other important archives on the register."
The CRI archive was one of only five UK collections to receive the prestigious designation this year.
Councillor Stephen Thompson, leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, said the records give voice to those "often left out of conventional history."
The Crichton Royal Institution was founded in 1838 by Elizabeth Crichton.
The archive is currently owned by NHS Dumfries and Galloway and is cared for by Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Heritage Service.
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