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National Library of Scotland

Sentenced and silenced: The criminalisation and transportation of queer lives

Discover how 19th-century Scottish law silenced queer voices and controlled identity through class, power, and punishment.
Historic photo of soldiers in uniform standing in formation before a castle, with people and horses nearby, overlaid with a soft rainbow gradient.

From stigma to strength: The evolution of HIV and AIDS awareness

Our collections reveal Scotland’s complex HIV and AIDS history.
Sepia paper with a black stamp on it that reads "AIDS is not prejudiced, it can kill anyone".