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Susan Ferrier and her contemporaries: The Scottish novelists who outsold Jane AustenOnce more popular than Austen, Susan Ferrier is now forgotten. This piece reveals why Scotland’s literary stars faded from fame.
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'The Scotsman': From underground newspaper to Scottish institutionOnce underground in 1817, The Scotsman grew into a national voice. Explore its origins and insights from its historic pages.
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Robert Adam: The aspirational architect inspired by ancient RomeA look at 18th century Scottish architect Robert Adam's life, inspiration and the monumental publications he produced to promote his style.
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Why your support mattersLearn how your support helps the National Library of Scotland conserve, acquire, and share the nation’s cultural and literary heritage.
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Blasad: A taste of Gaelic cultureFor St Andrews Day, join us for a taste of Gaelic culture with poetry, music, and song in the company of the Scottish Makar.
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The pleasures and power of reading with Graeme Macrae BurnetJoin Scottish author Graeme Macrae Burnet in this talk as he explores the impact that being a reader has had on his life.
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Fairy tales in focus: The Brothers Grimm and the Brothers ChambersStorytellers Franziska Droll and Donald Smith share fairy tales of Scottish and German origin.
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The Fianna in focus: Scottish lore and collectionsHear Ruairidh Maclean and Donald Smith read from the National Library of Scotland's Gaelic folktale collections.
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Lists and directoriesHistorical lists and directories can include important information about where your ancestors lived and what kind of work they did.
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Births, deaths and marriagesFind births, deaths and marriages information about your ancestors.
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eResourcesOur selection of family history eResources gives you access to databases with births, deaths and marriages indexes, newspapers, and more.
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How do I find out about my ancestors?Tips to get you started on your family history research journey.