National Library of Scotland

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Support the Library's work with a one-off or regular gift. Help digitise collections, fund exhibitions, and preserve Scottish heritage.

Annual appeal: Recording the lives of Scots

Help us stabilise and restore Scotland's film archive to its full glory, for the people of Scotland.

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Your support helps protect, share and grow Scotland's national collection.
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