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Tilda Swinton received the 2022 FIAF Award at the National Library of Scotland, Glasgow. Credit: Neil Hanna
28 November 2022, 18:27

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.
07 September 2022, 09:15

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.
15 July 2022, 10:00

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.
02 May 2022, 09:30

Extremely rare medieval manuscripts now online

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Historic Manuscripts
Funding
Sir Drummond Bone
01 October 2021, 11:15

New Chair appointed to National Library of Scotland Board

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GB Frontage April 2021
21 September 2021, 09:30

Catalog na Leabharlainn Nàiseanta a-nis ri fhaighinn sa Ghàidhlig

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Funding
Amina Shah has been appointed Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland. 
Credit: Neil Hanna
16 July 2021, 09:30

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.
12 July 2021, 09:46

Orcadian Scriever appointed

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© CALLUM BENNETTS - MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY
27 January 2021, 09:15

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.
15 December 2020, 09:14

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).
01 December 2020, 09:32

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.
27 November 2020, 09:17

Oldest known moving images of Wick saved for posterity

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