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Encyclopaedia Britannica

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.

National Library of Scotland

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.

From the National Library of Scotland’s copy of the Gutenberg Bible: the first page of Volume 2 with the beginning of the Old Testament Book of Proverbs

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).

Exhibition poster

Was it a better world?

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

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)

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.

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

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.