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Scotland's national library. A treasure trove of Scotland’s knowledge, history and culture.
Scotland
Joined September 2009
At present we’re not actively posting on Twitter (X). You can contact us or discover more about Scotland’s National Library here > https://t.co/WZWtgyJswQ We're also on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn > https://t.co/korx7grzzj
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This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland. @Nuclearinfo
whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk
This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland. What's On Edinburgh - your...
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Out exploring with your Library tote? Tag us, we’d love to see how far we can go ✈️ This 📸 from Denmark and our colleagues at Princh! #ToteOnTour
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Wid ye look at that! 🏆 A host ae fantastic nominees fur oor Scots Language Awards! We'll be sharing info on aw the nominees o'er the next while. We git stairted wi these talented writers n braw books for adults an bairns - who's git your vote? 📚 https://t.co/NBhMRfK3Bx
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🫵@cijournalism, in partnership with the @natlibscot, is returning to Glasgow. Join them on 7th Sept. for a day of free workshops where you can learn some investigative skills. 🍢@imogenbarrer from @itvnews will show you how to put them into practice. https://t.co/ooF7bLP4IX
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Saturday 7th September 2024 The CIJ, in partnership with the National Library of Scotland, is returning to Glasgow. Join us on Saturday 7th September for a day of free workshops where you can learn...
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We've added new features to our Georeferenced Maps Viewer. 1. You can now filter historic map layers by date or scale. 2. You can set historic map layers as the background map. More details at: https://t.co/mYoF1lYfWA
#MapMonday
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The #GreenLibraries Campaign welcomes three new partners: @RL_UK @natlibscot @conulireland. We're excited about building even more brilliant green initiatives with you on board! #Sustainability
https://t.co/JDLlunM4FB
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Scotland was a bustling centre of cultural exchange during the Renaissance ⚖️ Learn how knowledge, goods, and ideas flowed between Scotland and Europe in our exhibition 💭 🖼️ Renaissance: Scotland and Europe 1480–1630 📌George IV Bridge ️🎟️ Free entry
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Did you know you can very often see the Northern Lights in the Hebrides? Great saying from the archives of @natlibscot #Gaelic Storymaker residency funded by @bordnagaidhlig
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Hello, how are you? Get to grips with the basics of Gaelic with this 1993 film shot on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Speaking Our Language (1993) courtesy of @natlibscot. #BFIReplay
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🚨Exhibition alert🚨 'Renaissance: Scotland and Europe 1480 to 1630' @natlibscot shines a light on the many intellectual, political, commercial and artistic links between Scotland and other European countries during that period. https://t.co/iCACV27kfk
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The Festival Fringe has us, and Edinburgh, all abuzz! Good thing we can still find some peace and quiet in the city’s Botanic Gardens... 🌸💐 #ToteOnTour
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Stories, Surveys and Spies in Renaissance Map Making. Join @natlibscot Map Curator Paula Williams as she delves into the fascinating stories of two maps and two men from the northern Renaissance. 5.30 - 6.30pm Thursday 26 September 2024. https://t.co/grbgoazwL5
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In conjunction with the @natlibscot exhibition #GoingToThePictures, we will be hosting reminiscence sessions on Thu 29 August & Tue 17 Sept 2-3.30pm plus a talk on Bo'ness Hippodrome on Tue 3 Sept 2-3pm. To book call 01259 452262 https://t.co/Pe3lM0yFg3
#NationalLibraryOfScotland
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Wishing all students a fantastic start to the new academic year! 📚✏️ Explore our collection of resources to support students doing research > https://t.co/X61yuUoFyB
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It's National Allotment Week! 🌿 Did you know that we’re the largest library of gardening books in Scotland? 🤔 Pictured below is the appendix of the first Scottish gardening book! Explore how green fingers were getting dirty in 1683 > https://t.co/FEcjcoLCKU
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Robert Cawston, Director of Digital & Service Transformation at @natlibscot writes how a #NationalLibrary is a trustworthy source of information & a responsible steward of collections and data, and discusses the library's #AIStatement and approach to #AI
https://t.co/ZqoRPd8mS1
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We are still at the Jagged Frontier of AI capabilities, writes Robert Cawston, Director of Digital and Service Transformation, launching a new AI statement for the National Library of Scotland
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Did you know we turn 99 years old today? 🎂 What else is 99 this year? 📺🏉📖
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Things are picking up in Edinburgh as the Festival Fringe is here! 🎭🎉 Dive into our collections, dating back to the festivals launch in 1947, to explore the world of performing arts and the shows that make this festival unforgettable > https://t.co/WthILQpupL
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