In each edition of the Association's Newsletter, several archivists in Scotland combine under a 'pen name', R K Vyst, to answer questions which are asked in the search rooms of Scotland's archives. A different topic is covered each time and the answers are usually in a light-hearted style. People and places mentioned are often fictional stereotypes. Shortened versions are reproduced here: for the full versions, subscribe to the Newsletter by becoming a member of the SRA.

To read an R K Vyst column click on one of the following:

R K Vyst on Mental Health Records (added August 2006)
R K Vyst on Friendly Societies (added April 2006)
R K Vyst on the Vehicle Licensing Registers (added June 2004)
R K Vyst on the Calendar and Dating Problems (added June 2003)
R K Vyst on Prisons (added February 2003)
R K Vyst on Banks and Banking (added February 2003)
R K Vyst on Poor Relief (added November 2002)