The Summer 2026 issue from the National Library of Scotland is now online. Contents, proving that into each life a little rain must fall, include:
How you can help us preserve Scotland’s film heritage, and a new addition to our sound collections.
The last letter of Mary Queen of Scots and what it tells us about the monarch.
Sean Batty and Heather Reid on why our ‘Rain’ exhibition will be brolly good fun.
We’re going big on rules here in the Library thanks to artist Peter Liversidge.
Discover how a eureka moment at a train station led to the paperback revolution.
Our OUTWITH programme has been to Shetland – learn more about the
lives there of Hugh MacDiarmid and his wife Valda Trevlyn Grieve.
Discover what’s new in our refreshed ‘Treasures’ exhibition and what is on display in our new ‘Rain’ exhibition. Plus, learn more about our upcoming event