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The seven faces of Robert Louis Stevenson: From sickly child to acclaimed storytellerFrom Edinburgh to Samoa, Robert Louis Stevenson defied illness and norms to become a literary legend, creator of 'Treasure Island' and adventurer.
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John Buchan and 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'John Buchan's 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' is a gripping tale of a man on the run—an enduring thriller that continues to captivate readers today.
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The John Murray Archive: Pioneering British publishingThe John Murray Archive reflects centuries of British literary influence, now preserved for global research and cultural insight.
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Lord Byron's 'impossible' manuscript: 'Don Juan'Byron's wild fame worried his publisher. Curator Kirsty McHugh explores how their bond shaped 'Don Juan' and Byron's legacy.
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Pioneering mountain women19th to 20th century women climbers needed grit—not just for peaks, but to defy societal norms that doubted their place in mountaineering.
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Archive detectives: Tracing family history clue by clueLiz Carter takes us on a journey of discovery via an enquiry she recently worked on.
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A life in librariesFrom childhood visits to finding solace as a teen, Amina's journey is a testament to the transformative power of these "lighthouses for the mind".
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Esther Inglis: Renaissance calligraphy, art, and diplomacyExplore the remarkable story of Esther Inglis, whose talents range from calligraphy, visual arts, poetry, and international relations.
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Unveiling LGBTQ+ treasures through the Glasgay! arts festivalDiscover how a Glasgay! postcard sparked a powerful reflection on queer identity, memory, and belonging.
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From stigma to strength: The evolution of HIV and AIDS awarenessOur collections reveal Scotland’s complex HIV and AIDS history.
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Sentenced and silenced: The criminalisation and transportation of queer livesDiscover how 19th-century Scottish law silenced queer voices and controlled identity through class, power, and punishment.
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The Power of the Powerless at Greenham Common: Beth Junor’s archive of peace and protestRead about Beth Junor’s powerful archive of feminist protest at Greenham Common, an inspiring story of courage, resistance and hope.