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National Library of Scotland
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Now in its centenary year, the National Library of Scotland is a treasure trove of Scotland's literary past – but did you know it also cares for the archives of our nation's contemporary writers?

Today, we explore the idea of a 'living archive' with authors Doug Johnstone and Ewan Morrison.

Join them for a conversation about building an archive, the creative and curatorial choices involved, and discover the personal objects that fuel each writer's creative life.

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