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Tilda Swinton received the 2022 FIAF Award at the National Library of Scotland, Glasgow. Credit: Neil Hanna

Tilda Swinton receives international film archive award

The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) presented its annual award to Tilda Swinton this evening (28 November) for her advocacy of film heritage.

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Scots Scriever for 2022-23, a year-long writer's residency at the National Library of Scotland. Credit: Neil Hanna.

Scots Scriever starts exciting new role

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Modern literature and new writing
Detail of books as seen in the stacks at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

Doric creative sought for Scots Scriever role

Modern literature and new writing
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An early 16th-century manuscript of Abbot Alexander Myln's 'Lives of the bishops of Dunkeld', written and illuminated in Dunkeld. Strawberries, flowers, a large initial and a golden frame surround the dedication of the work to Gavin Douglas, poet and bishop of Dunkeld.

Extremely rare medieval manuscripts now online

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Historic Manuscripts
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Sir Drummond Bone

New Chair appointed to National Library of Scotland Board

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GB Frontage April 2021

Catalog na Leabharlainn Nàiseanta a-nis ri fhaighinn sa Ghàidhlig

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Amina Shah has been appointed Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland. Credit: Neil Hanna

New Chief Executive appointed at the National Library of Scotland

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Alison Miller has been appointed Scots Scriever by the National Library of Scotland. Focusing on the Orcadian dialect, Miller's residency will be hosted by the National Library and Orkney Library & Archive.

Orcadian Scriever appointed

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Dr John Scally to step down as National Librarian

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Ian Rankin donated his literary archive to the National Library of Scotland in 2019.

Ian Rankin archive ready for exploration

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Acquisitions and Donations
Modern literature and new writing
The Library's archives include modern works such as those of W.S. Graham, including his letters (pictured).

National Library seeks new voices for the collections

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Modern literature and new writing
The Wick Kinora Reels are the oldest surviving moving images of Wick, dating approximately 1897-1910.

Oldest known moving images of Wick saved for posterity

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