'Discover' is our award-winning full-colour magazine. Enjoy some of our recent story highlights below.
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David Olusoga: The Ties That Bind Us
Professor David Olusoga delves into the Library’s collections for his new TV series, ‘Union’ – and tells us why we can’t shy away from facing “shameful” chapters in history.
Issue 49, winter 2023
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The Iron Laddie
Damian Barr on bringing his magnificent memoir 'Maggie & Me' to the stage – starring his 'other mother' Mrs Thatcher, a dash of Dolly Parton and heaps of Scottish humour.
Issue 50, summer 2024
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Celebrating Gaelic culture
Meet young Scottish band Duan, who are bringing traditional Gaelic songs and music to new audiences.
Issue 49, winter 2023
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Tae a Bard
Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead talks Robert Burns and visits the Library to find out more about the Bard.
Issue 48, summer 2023
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The saviour of Gaelic folklore
Ulrike Hogg tells us about Gaelic folktale collector and artist John Francis Campbell (1821 to 1885).
Issue 48, summer 2023
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Muriel Spark and the curious work of writing
Learn about author Muriel Spark's unique approach to writing and research.
Issue 48, summer 2023
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Reviving lost and rare voices
Shane Strachan talks about the work he's been doing during his residency as Scots Scriever.
Issue 48, summer 2023
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Smashing stigma of HIV and AIDS
Criz McCormick talks about his work with Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C charity.
Issue 48, summer 2023
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Working class hero
'Shuggie Bain' author Douglas Stuart explains why winning fans in Scotland's housing schemes means more to him than taking home the Booker Prize.
Issue 47, winter 2022
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Making waves
Scottish Asians remain an underrepresented group in broadcasting. Scottish Asian actor and broadcaster Atta Yaqub shares his experiences.
Issue 47, winter 2022
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Marvel-lous
Respected Scots comic book artist Frank Quitely was drawn into the craft at a young age after reading homegrown staples such as ‘Oor Wullie’ and ‘The Dandy’.
Issue 47, winter 2022
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A woman in a man's world
Heidi Eggington explores the important work of Scottish suffragist Helen Fraser through her archive.
Issue 47, winter 2022
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All the world's a page
Helen Vincent celebrates four hundred years of Shakespeare with a closer look at the 'First Folio' of his plays.
Issue 47, winter 2022