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Explore the language, literature, people and places of Scotland through stories from and beyond our collections.
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A piece of old yellowed paper with the name "Mariana Starke" written on it in ink. There are ink stains covering other writing on the page.

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The John Murray Archive: Pioneering British publishing

Discover a legacy of British publishing excellence spanning more than two centuries.
A close up photo of grey cardboard folders with acid-free string tied around them.

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Box clever: Inside our innovative boxing workshop

Innovative solutions preserving literary treasures, safeguarding history against time’s relentless march.