Tag: Books

Scots gamekeeper branded “world’s worst author” hailed literary giant

A SCOTTISH gamekeeper once branded “the world’s worst author” is now being hailed as a literary giant. Exactly 200 years ago, Angus McDiarmid wrote a...

Former OCD patient turns books into amazing sculptures

A SCOT who suffered from OCD has turned his illness into stunning sculptures created entirely from books. Thomas Wightman received treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder...

Scots kids ditch books on supernatural for war and sport

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

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

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

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...

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