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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

03 August 2023, 10:36

National Library of Scotland seeks a Gàidhlig Storymaker

Modern literature and new writing

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

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

Pen Names marketing

03 July 2022, 10:00

National Library exhibition explores why writers use pen names

Modern literature and new writing

Historic Manuscripts

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