News
107 items found, showing page 5 of 9
70 years of record collecting donated to the nation
The National Library of Scotland has received the final tranche of a collection of more than 10,000 sound recordings from music enthusiast, William Dean-Myatt.
Bard’s manuscripts to go on display on Burns Day
Burns fans are urged to visit Kelvin Hall, Glasgow on Burns Day (Friday 25 January) for a glance at rare manuscripts containing some of his most provocative social commentary.
Sylvia Plath’s first work added to the national collections
The National Library of Scotland has acquired the first standalone publication of Sylvia Plath’s work – which was printed in Edinburgh.
Library’s gift to the world to mark Britannica’s 250th anniversary
The National Library of Scotland has published online a rare first edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica to mark its 250th anniversary.
Dundee and Glasgow pupils scoop national filmmaking awards
A dancing duo from Dundee and an acrostic ensemble from Glasgow are the winning films in the National Library of Scotland’s ‘One Minute Film’ competition.
Gutenberg Bible to go on display for one day only
One of the world’s most treasured books, the Gutenberg Bible, will go on display at the National Library of Scotland on Thursday (22 November).
Was it a better world?
A major exhibition exploring life in Scotland after the First World War opens tomorrow, Friday (16 November).