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Security drafted in to protect public at library

SECURITY guards have been drafted in at an Edinburgh’s oldest public library to protect bookworms from violent outbursts, antisocial behaviour and drunks using desks...

Shetland lines up Barlow against Orkney’s Rowling

A REMOTE Scots library is trying desperately to get Gary Barlow to visit - after JK Rowling turned up to their rival’s event. For years...

Rankin and McDermid unite to condemn “disgraceful” library closures

SCOTLAND’S top crime authors have condemned “disgraceful” library closures across the country. Ian Rankin and Val McDermid both credit local libraries to their flourishing writing...

Inmates use celebrity hypnotist to kick smoking habits

SCOTS inmates are using celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna to kick their smoking habits. The TV host’s self-help guide - Quit Smoking Today - has been...

Book deal for Jordan the university library cat

A SCOTS library cat will soon be rubbing shoulders with The Gruffalo - after landing his own publishing deal. Jordan, a black and white tabby,...

Every child in Scotland to be given a library card

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...

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