News | National Library of Scotland Newsroom Page: 7

15 November 2018, 10:12

Was it a better world?

A major exhibition exploring life in Scotland after the First World War opens tomorrow, Friday (16 November).

L-R: National Librarian, Dr John Scally; Chair of the National Library of Scotland and Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Sir Kenneth Calman; and Principal of the University of Glasgow, Sir Anton Muscatelli.

Location: the National Library of Scotland's Moving Image Archive at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.

14 November 2018, 12:01

Library formalises partnership with University of Glasgow

Caption: Frederick Douglass by Mathew B. Brady, c.1877.
Credit: Courtesy of the Walter O. and Linda Evans Collection.

02 October 2018, 09:14

Frederick Douglass display at the National Library

Marissa Lippiatt, Head of Resource Effiency for Zero Waste Scotland and National Librarian Dr John Scally

26 July 2018, 11:50

National Library surpasses energy targets

25 July 2018, 11:00

Beano day at the National Library

In collaboration with Creative Scotland, the National Library of Scotland has appointed Dr Michael Dempster as the new Scots Scriever. He will promote the use of the Scots language across Scotland and will be based at the library for a two-year residency. (Photograph: MAVERICK PHOTO AGENCY)

27 June 2018, 11:58

Prominent Scots linguist secures Scriever residency

Dr Michael Dempster has just been named as the successful Scots Scriever and will soon begin his two-year residency at the National Library of Scotland.

Page from the Book of the Dean of Lismore

09 June 2018, 00:01

Library manuscripts inscribed in prestigious UNESCO register

Callum Macdonald Memorial Award winner, Leonard McDermid

16 May 2018, 10:00

Callum Macdonald Memorial Award finishes on a high

Julia Margaret CAMERON; Various
Fairlie Album, 1860s
Albumen prints, 30.5 x 40.6 x 7.6 cm
Collection: National Library of Scotland, MacKinnon Collection, acquired jointly with the National Galleries of Scotland with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Scottish Government and Art Fund

14 May 2018, 10:30

100 years of Scottish photography secured for the nation

An exceptional collection of historic photographs that captures a century of life in Scotland is to be shared with the public following a special collaboration between the National Library of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland.

Young people exploring digital film content at the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow.

10 May 2018, 10:00

Film competition launched for young people

08 May 2018, 17:15

Applications for new Scots Scriever now open

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR SCOTS VERSION OF PRESS RELEASE

12 April 2018, 10:00