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Scottish traditional cultureLearn about Scottish clans, surnames, tartans, and heraldry and how to uncover your family connections with them.
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Mary Shelley and the Scottish Gothic TraditionRead about the profound impact Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' has had on literature and culture.
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From Loch Ness to legal deposit: Aleister Crowley's Scottish chapterAleister Crowley's eerie chapter at Boleskine House, featuring occult rituals, self-published literature and "Highland haggis".
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Scottish Broadsides: Three centuries of news and viewsBefore social media, broadsides—cheap printed sheets—were the main source of news, songs, and speeches for nearly 300 years.
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Outlander's Scotland: Myth, romance and adventure in the Scottish film archiveInspired by the television series 'Outlander', join us on a time-travelling tour of Scotland on film through our moving image collections.
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Early moments in Scottish golfTen golfing firsts in Scotland, including the first written rules, being outlawed, and surprising stories.
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Scottish women writers in children's literatureJoin us to discover the forgotten history of Scotland's women in children's literature such as Catherine Sinclair and Jessie Saxby.
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NewspapersIf you're a library member with a Scottish address, you can access our online newspaper databases to search for information about your family history.
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Annual Review 2023 to 2024Our Annual Review for 2023 to 2024
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Scottish historyExplore captivating tales of Scotland's past, from historic events to cultural milestones. Uncover the rich heritage that shaped the nation.
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Literature and poetryA deep dive into Scottish literature. Explore timeless classics, modern masterpieces, and the vibrant voices that shape Scotland's literary landscape.
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Muriel Spark: People-watcher, traveller, novelistWe explore how Scottish writer Muriel Spark's own life formed the basis for some of her most acclaimed writing.