The letter, written in prison hours before her execution, is on display in Scotland for the first time in 30 years, ...

Today marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important texts in the Scottish Enlightenment – the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations.

The exhibition is the last leg of NLS’ centenary tour ...

Today marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most important texts in the Scottish Enlightenment – the publication of Adam Smith’s The ...

The letter written by Mary Queen of Scots two hours before her beheading is presently in exhibition at the Perth Museum in ...

Peggy Hughes, chief executive of the National Centre for Writing (NCW) will be leaving her post in June 2026 after eight years to take up the role of director of engagement at the National Library of ...

Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations was published 250 years ago today ...

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A MAJOR exhibition exploring the nation’s relationship with rain is set to open at the National Library of Scotland this summer.

Edinburgh’s Saughton Library at HMP Edinburgh has been named among the UK’s best at the British Book Awards for its work supporting readers in custody.