Literature and language

From Robert Burns to J K Rowling, discover unique National Library of Scotland (NLS) resources focusing on language and literature — English, Gaelic, Scots and modern languages.

Learning resources
Specially designed to support classroom teaching using NLS collections.

The 'Witches in Scottish literature' resource looks at a selection of writing that has been inspired by and features witches

 

Our resource on Christopher Rush's 'A twelvemonth and a day' looks at different aspects of writing and interpretation through source material and video interviews with the author.

 

Fairy tales learning resource for primary school teachers which includes activities for creative writing, storytelling, drama and art and design.

 

Science fiction in Scotland features video interviews with three leading contemporary authors based in Scotland.

 

Getting started with Shakespeare looks at a selection of characters, scenes and sonnets to help pupils get started in reading and understanding some of Shakespeare's work.

 

'The Ideas Factory' interactive online workshop to help students plan their story before they start writing.

 

Themes in Focus: Alasdair Gray looks at the creative processes used by Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray, using sources from the Gray archive.

 

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Research tools
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Web features
NLS websites featuring collection items with interpretation and background information.

What's in the collections
Information on what NLS holds and is recommended for learning audiences.

Digital images
Online access to a large selection of digital images.

 

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