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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

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

Historic Manuscripts

Sir Drummond Bone

01 October 2021, 11:15

New Chair appointed to National Library of Scotland Board

GB Frontage April 2021

21 September 2021, 09:30

Catalog na Leabharlainn Nàiseanta a-nis ri fhaighinn sa Ghàidhlig

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

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

© CALLUM BENNETTS - MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY

27 January 2021, 09:15

Dr John Scally to step down as National Librarian

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

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

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

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

29 September 2020, 11:00

National Library boosts growth in reaching people