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StoriesBrowse stories about or inspired by our collections, exploring the language, literature, people, and places of Scotland and beyond.
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James VI and I: A life and reign in 10 partiesExplore the extravagant parties thrown by James VI and I and be amazed by tales of opulence and royal festivities.
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The last letter of Mary, Queen of ScotsRead about the emotional farewell from a queen who claimed martyrdom and a rightful crown.
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The plague in ScotlandScotland battled plague for over 700 years with harsh laws, folk cures, and quarantine, long before knowing rats and fleas were to blame.
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James VI and the Union of the CrownsJames VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603, uniting crowns and shaping culture, religion, and politics for generations.
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Jacobites: A timelineJoin us for a fleet-footed jaunt through over 100 years of Jacobite history.
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Pen names: Literary anonymity and identityFrom the Classical era to the present day, writers have used pseudonyms for different reasons.
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'Poor things': Alasdair Gray's postmodern classicManuscripts Curator Colin McIlroy explores the mind and inspiration behind the story on which the film 'Poor Things' was based.
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Travelling the 'Red Dust Road': My connection with Jackie KayThrough personal reflections and literary connections, Ellie Muniandy considers the lasting impact of Jackie Kay's groundbreaking writing.
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Lewis Grassic Gibbon and 'Sunset Song'We explore Gibbon's life, drawing links between 'Sunset Song's main character and the writer's conflicted feelings about his childhood home.
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Sir Walter Scott and his historical influencesScott's work may romanticise Scotland, but it also reveals its truths. Uncover the real stories behind two of his most iconic novels.