Tag: Books

Scots kids ditch books on supernatural for war and sport

Deadline News Journalist - September 4, 2015

YOUNG Scots bookworms have lost their appetite for supernatural romances and magical adventures - now favouring books on WW1, sports and nostalgic mysteries. This year’s...

Every child in Scotland to be given a library card

Deadline News Journalist - August 25, 2015

EVERY child in Scotland is set to become a library member under new plans announced today. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed that pilot projects are...

Edinburgh’s libraries recieve a welcome boost

Guest - February 16, 2012

A new future for some of Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people. The changes will see...

Supporting the role of the National Library in the 21st century

Deadline News Journalist - October 27, 2011

PLANS to modernise the National Library of Scotland (NLS) and support its work in bringing the nation's history and culture to life were published...

Church-going cat stars in own book

Deadline News Journalist - September 1, 2011

A CHURCH-going cat has had his antics celebrated in a new book. Fred the cat regularly attends St Patrick’s in Edinburgh and can often be...

Scotland's hidden photographic treasures go online

Deadline News Journalist - July 20, 2010

By Michael MacLeod A HUGE slice of Scottish photographic history has been uploaded onto the internet in a bid to share the nation’s history...

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