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Poet and novelist Jackie Kay at the National Library of Scotland. The National Library has acquired her literary archive for the national collections. Credit: Neil Hanna

Jackie Kay chooses National Library as home for her archive

The literary archive of award-winning writer and former Makar Jackie Kay has been acquired by the National Library of Scotland.

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Modern literature and new writing
Early manuscripts of Poor Things in the hand of Alasdair Gray, as well as his artwork.

Final part of Alasdair Gray archive joins ‘Poor Things’ at National Library

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Modern literature and new writing
Dumfries and Galloway-based Susi Briggs is a poet, author, storyteller, musician and podcaster with a passion for the Scots language. Credit: Kim Ayres

New Scots Scriever announced

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Modern literature and new writing
Digital scan of a full-colour map of Galloway (1943)

Galloway Scots Scriever sought for prestigious residency

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P6 pupils from Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Edinburgh tune in to some Gaelic folktales at the National Library of Scotland. Credit: Neil Hanna

National Library of Scotland seeks a Gàidhlig Storymaker

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Modern literature and new writing
The 2022–23 Scots Scriever, Shane Strachan. He is sitting on stairs and looking at the camera, with an open book in his hands.

Scots Scriever starts exciting new role

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Detail of books as seen in the stacks at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh.

Doric creative sought for Scots Scriever role

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Pen Names marketing

National Library exhibition explores why writers use pen names

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

Ian Rankin archive ready for exploration

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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