Story highlights from the Library's 'Discover' magazine.
Tae a Bard
Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead talks Robert Burns and visits the Library to find out more about the Bard.
Issue 48, summer 2023
The saviour of Gaelic folklore
Ulrike Hogg tells us about Gaelic folktale collector and artist John Francis Campbell (1821 to 1885).
Issue 48, summer 2023
Muriel Spark and the curious work of writing
Learn about author Muriel Spark's unique approach to writing and research.
Issue 48, summer 2023
Reviving lost and rare voices
Shane Strachan talks about the work he's been doing during his residency as Scots Scriever.
Issue 48, summer 2023
Smashing stigma of HIV and AIDS
Criz McCormick talks about his work with Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
Issue 48, summer 2023
Working class hero
'Shuggie Bain' author Douglas Stuart explains why winning fans in Scotland's housing schemes means more to him than taking home the Booker Prize.
Issue 47, winter 2022
A woman in a man's world
Heidi Eggington explores the important work of Scottish suffragist Helen Fraser through her archive.
Issue 47, winter 2022
Making waves
Scottish Asians remain an underrepresented group in broadcasting. Scottish Asian actor and broadcaster Atta Yaqub shares his experiences.
Issue 47, winter 2022
Marvel-lous
Respected Scots comic book artist Frank Quitely was drawn into the craft at a young age after reading homegrown staples such as ‘Oor Wullie’ and ‘The Dandy’.
Issue 47, winter 2022
All the world's a page
Helen Vincent celebrates four hundred years of Shakespeare with a closer look at the 'First Folio' of his plays.
Issue 47, winter 2022