Frankenstein pop-up display

A special one-day pop-up display exploring the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', coinciding with the release of Guillermo del Toro's new film adaptation.

On display will be unique handwritten letters from Mary Shelley from our archive collections. In one remarkable letter from Mary Shelley to Sir Walter Scott, she reveals herself as the true author of the anonymously-published 'Frankenstein' after he mistakenly credited her husband.

Discover the novel's lasting influence through items from our collection, including early editions and the works by Scottish writers inspired by Shelley, such as:

• Muriel Spark,

• Alasdair Gray,

• Janice Galloway

• and Liz Lochhead.

A screening of the Frankenstein-inspired film 'Robot Three' by Scottish filmmaker Enrico Cocozza will be shown alongside the display.