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• Literature and poetry

  A deep dive into Scottish literature. Explore timeless classics, modern masterpieces, and the vibrant voices that shape Scotland's literary landscape.
• Mary Shelley and the Scottish Gothic Tradition

  Read about the profound impact Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' has had on literature and culture.
• Anatomy of a fairy tale: Elements and structure explained

  Fairy tales are enchanting stories that have captivated audiences for centuries. But what makes a fairy tale?
• Pen names: Literary anonymity and identity

  From the Classical era to the present day, writers have used pseudonyms for different reasons.
• 'Poor things': Alasdair Gray's postmodern classic

  Manuscripts Curator Colin McIlroy explores the mind and inspiration behind the story on which the film 'Poor Things' was based.
• Travelling the 'Red Dust Road': My connection with Jackie Kay

  Through personal reflections and literary connections, Ellie Muniandy considers the lasting impact of Jackie Kay's groundbreaking writing.
• Muriel Spark: People-watcher, traveller, novelist

  We explore how Scottish writer Muriel Spark's own life formed the basis for some of her most acclaimed writing.
• 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.
• Sir Walter Scott and his historical influences

  Scott's work may romanticise Scotland, but it also reveals its truths. Uncover the real stories behind two of his most iconic novels.
• Susan Ferrier and her contemporaries: The Scottish novelists who outsold Jane Austen

  Once more popular than Austen, Susan Ferrier is now forgotten. This piece reveals why Scotland’s literary stars faded from fame.
• The seven faces of Robert Louis Stevenson: From sickly child to acclaimed storyteller

  From Edinburgh to Samoa, Robert Louis Stevenson defied illness and norms to become a literary legend, creator of 'Treasure Island' and adventurer.
• 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.