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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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Byrd International Singers view Robert Carver's The Scone Antiphoner prior to a choral performance on the National Library's stairs (August 2019)

National Library boosts growth in reaching people

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Centenary