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The spine of a book binding. The Book of the Dean of Lismore is printed at the top in gold lettering.

Lewd poetry relating to a ‘salaried priest’ in 16th-century Gaelic manuscript

[Please see Gaelic version below]

Historic Manuscripts
The First Folio rests on a pillow and is open at the title page, showing a portrait of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare’s First Folio to go on display

Historic Manuscripts
Exhibitions
Sketch by John Francis Campbell, thought to be made with peat. The sketch shows a vision of many different characters that appear in Gaelic folktales, from the medieval heroes (at the back) to mythical and supernatural beings, such as witches, cats, water creatures etc. Campbell later developed this

Sgeulachdan Gàidhlig a chaidh a shàbhaladh dhan an àm ri teachd nam fòcas do thaisbeanadh mòr

 

Exhibitions
Historic Manuscripts
Credit: Sotheby's

Manuscript of Rob Roy to go on display for first time

Acquisitions and Donations
Historic Manuscripts
Exhibitions
Pen Names marketing

National Library exhibition explores why writers use pen names

Exhibitions
Modern literature and new writing
Historic Manuscripts
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

Announcements
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Funding
The manuscript of Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy

Saved for the nation: Scottish institutions celebrate appeal’s success

Media release from the Honresfield Appeal Scottish Steering Group

Acquisitions and Donations
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Funding
Chronicle of Fortingall manuscript, circa 1554-1579

Treasured 16th Century manuscript secured for the nation

Acquisitions and Donations
Historic Manuscripts
Front cover of Liston book

A unique view of 19th century Constantinople

Historic Manuscripts
Research Collaborations