Queens Cross Housing Association has launched a history project with a difference at an event at Glasgow’s historic Mitchell Library.

Funded by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Historical Connections project brings together local history and digital learning.

Participants are encouraged to share and explore their family and neighbourhood histories using iPads, tablets and computers.

Equipment and support are fully provided, and cater to all levels of computer expertise. The project runs as part of Local Connections, a digital inclusion programme from Queens Cross Housing Association which has seen almost 100 learners build digital skills in four community digital hubs.

Hattie Kennedy, digital inclusion co-ordinator at Queens Cross, said: “We are very excited to be launching Historical Connections.

“Research has shown us that 54 per cent of our tenants have no access to the internet, so it’s more important than ever to help people get online.

“Historical Connections provides a safe and supportive way for people to learn digital skills through something we know interests and excites them - local history.”