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A nation shaped by rain: exhibition celebrates Scotland’s wettest obsession

Minnie the Minx and Macbeth feature in National Library’s exploration of how rainfall has shaped Scottish science, literature, history and identity

The Guardian - UK

AI systems could use Met Office and National Archives data under UK plans

Ministers plan to license content from institutions such as National History Museum and National Library of Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Camilla meets comic book characters during reading initiative launch

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy.

Evening Standard

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Queen Camilla joined by comic book characters as she launches reading initiative

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy

The Independent UK

Mary Queen of Scots’ final letter written hours before her execution to go on display

The fragile document rarely leaves its vaults due to conservation

The Independent UK

Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first time in nearly a decade

The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge in Edinburgh for the chance to see it.

Evening Standard

A gender-critical book at Scotland’s National Library is the latest in a long line of cancellations

The UK supreme court’s ruling earlier this year has not stopped a wave of unfair boycotts and exclusions in the arts, says author Susanna Rustin

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National Library U-turns on putting gender-critical book in main exhibition

THE National Library of Scotland has announced a U-turn on its decision not to include a book written by gender-critical campaigners in the main…

The National (Scotland)

Cricket archive spanning centuries donated to Scottish library

The archive features documents on Scotland’s first cricket match in 1785.

The Independent UK

National Library of Scotland debunks claim it 'banned' gender-critical book

THE National Library of Scotland has dismissed claims it “banned” a book written by gender-critical campaigners ...

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's national librarian makes homecoming to mark 100-year anniversary

SCOTLAND'S national librarian returned to the home of her own "library love story" as part of a nationwide campaign ahead of Valentine's…

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

The National (Scotland)

Free Robert Louis Stevenson exhibit opens in Scottish city

A NEW exhibition showcasing the later years of Robert Louis Stevenson’s life will be unveiled in Edinburgh this week ...

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Final piece of Alasdair Gray archive joins Poor Things at National Library

THE National Library of Scotland has bought the final tranche of archive material by renowned Scottish author Alasdair Gray ...

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First Broons annual acquired by National Library of Scotland

THE first ever edition of The Broons annual has been acquired by the National Library of Scotland, completing its collection of the books.

The National (Scotland)

'I canna wait': New Scots Scriever announced for year-long residency

A NEW Scots Scriever is set to promote Galloway Scots during a year-long residency with the National Library of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

LGBT+ young Scots take part in 'first-of-its-kind' project

More than 150 messages have already been collated.

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Appeal for Galloway Scots writer to become next Scriever

A NEW Scots Scriever working within Dumfries and Galloway is being sought.

The National (Scotland)

National Library of Scotland to turn reading rooms into space for music

The Edinburgh-based National Library of Scotland is teaming up with musicians and storytellers to hold Gaelic folklore performance: Beacon.

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Applications open for Gaelic 'storymaker' based anywhere in Scotland

APPLICATIONS are now open for a Gaelic storymaker hosted by the National Library of Scotland, in partnership with Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

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