A free exhibition uncovering writers from the past and present who are known by an alias.
Discover the stories behind the stories. See items from the Library's extensive literary collections.
Visit at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, from Mondays to Saturdays.
Our starting guide to family history research
Digitised from the collections — books, maps, films and more
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A showcase of Scotland's collective memory
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