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Edinburgh Libraries celebrating the revolutionary Penguin paperbacks... while simultaneously citing classic advertising. Nicely done 😉

British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I, firmly and unashamedly, read for pleasure. I like cosy crime, I like whimsy. I. Like. Fun. So, for these reason there’s little that might be called “worthy” in my book list fro…

ALT: a man in a tie says attention everyone

Allan Pinkerton (born Glasgow 1819 – died Chicago 1884) has a complex legacy. Some recall with pride that the Scot was the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. In short, Pinkerton...

More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, played a central role in spreading misinformation and hate which fuelled racist riots across England and Northern Ireland last summer, according to a new report. ...

New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Sco...

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has written to Police Scotland and the Crown Office warning of potential human rights violations in the policing of peaceful protestors. The letter reminds the pub...

Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation

Learn about the history of the National Library of Scotland through unique items and a guided tour of the Advocates Library.

Michael Upton marks the 150th anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson calling to the Scottish bar …On this day 150 years ago, 14th July 1875, 24-year-old Stevenson passed the entrance examinati…

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Scotland has been experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather along with much of the UK. This blog explores the current situation, key impacts and Scotland’s preparedness for managing potential …

Following the UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025, this blog looks at the outcomes most relevant to devolved policy areas along with the reaction of the Scottish Government.

In 2021, a Canadian farmer named Chris Achter responded to a buyer’s grain contract with a simple 👍 emoji. What followed wasn’t just a misunderstanding—it was a legal showdown that captured global att...

Enter the Unearthed Edinburgh photography competition and become part of a community archive of Edinburgh memories. Our theme recognises gardening, one of the nation’s favourite pastimes, and the e…

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Learn about how slavery impacted the Scottish Enlightenment in this event, held in aid of the Tumbling Lassie campaign.

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

Welcome to the National Library of Scotland. This year marks 100 years since the Libra...

Vincent Van Gogh, that glorious nutter, was born on this day in 1853. He died at the age of 37 after a short life filled with genius and despair. Some years ago I read Martin Gayford’s b…