A Very Fine Library

A BIT OF LIBRARY CHAT AND OTHER NONSENSE

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Edinburgh Libraries celebrating the revolutionary Penguin paperbacks... while simultaneously citing classic advertising. Nicely done ;)

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My 2025 Books

I, firmly and unashamedly, read for pleasure. I like cosy crime, I like whimsy. I. Like. Fun. So, for these reason there’s little that might be called “worthy” in my book list from 2025. But I’m happy with it. I got a lot of pleasure from my reading this year. I continued with my big Terry Pratchett re-read, I took part in “Read Christie” again, and found some wonderful new stories to enjoy. I…

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Vintage railway posters 

Vintage railway posters conserved I love the aesthetic of these old posters

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Vintage railway posters

I love the aesthetic of these old posters

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Fixed-term opportunity – Advocates Library

The Advocates Library provides an excellent library service to Members of the Faculty of Advocates and manages the legal deposit collections that form the largest and oldest working law library in Scotland. The Advocate’s Library is looking to recruit into this role on a fixed term contract basis: Post: Research & Reference Services (RRS) Assistant (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months) Full details…

Fixed-term opportunity – Advocates Library

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Fixed-term opportunity – Advocates Library

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Robert Louis Stevenson as an advocate – 150 years on - from 'Scottish Legal News'

Michael Upton marks the 150th anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson calling to the Scottish bar …On this day 150 years ago, 14th July 1875, 24-year-old Stevenson passed the entrance examinations of the Faculty of Advocates; two days later, “a wretchedly cold day”, he was admitted to the office of advocate. His biographer Claire Harman, … described him as a lawyer “only in a technical sense”…

Robert Louis Stevenson as an advocate – 150 years on - from 'Scottish Legal News'

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Where's a mummy's curse when you want one?

It seems my name was in the daily record recently. Unfortunately, they never bothered to contact me or ask permission to use my text. I certainly never spoke to anyone, though they “quoted” me – with errors! So, here are my actual blog posts on the topic, if you’re interested 😊 The sad history of the Faculty Mummy – A Very Fine Library

Where's a mummy's curse when you want one?

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Current exhibit in the Edinburgh Art and Design Library

Lovely 😊

Current exhibit in the Edinburgh Art and Design Library

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Donate your old tech for repair and reuse ♻

Donate your old tech with Edinburgh Libraries and the Edinburgh Remakery

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Scottish lawyers in Leiden

Blog post: Scottish lawyers in Leiden #AdvocatesLibrary #history #libraries

For many years, the Advocates Library, normally kept private for its Members, has taken part in Doors Open Day. We offer guided tours of the Library, and put on small exhibitions of our materials to be viewed in Parliament Hall. Extract from Catriona by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1893, p.131-132 In 2019 the theme was “Global Connections”. I was fascinated by the idea – mentioned in Stevenson’s…

Scottish lawyers in Leiden

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NLS centenary rebrand

NLS is changing its look for 2025 I’m afraid I wasn’t much taken at first by this version, on the dark background. But as is often the case, I was swayed by a good explanation: Our previous logo, featuring a representation of a book or laptop, has been reimagined. By duplicating this symbol in a circular pattern, we convey a sense of collection, unity, and community—core aspects of our…

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There’s a Stevenson exhibition at NLS. I haven’t been yet but it looks very much my kind of thing 🏝 It's on until May.

Explore the life and legacy of Robert Louis Stevenson in the Pacific at ‘Tusitala: Pacific Perspectives on Robert Louis Stevenson’  Stevenson is best known for literary classics such as ‘Treasure Island’ (1883) and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ (1886)  This exhibition presents a unique view of Stevenson’s time in the Pacific, highlighting the profound influence of its people and places on his work. In collaboration with the University of Edinburgh’s Remediating Stevenson project, the exhibition features new works from Sāmoan, Hawaiian, and British artists alongside historic pieces from the Library’s archives  Join us to explore the story of a writer who arrived in the Pacific as a colonial outsider but became known as ‘Tusitala’ – teller of tales. Plan your visit at the link in our bio. George IV Bridge, Edinburgh  Until 10 May 2025  Free

source: natlibscot on instagram

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There’s a job opportunity in my team!!!

Are you an awesome librarian? Apply today! https://edinburghlibrariesagency.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/job-opportunity-advocates-library-3

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Pretty book-bindings on display at the National Library of Scotland

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In From The Cold...

In From The Cold…

This is so interesting – I love the long history of friendship between Scotland and Iceland. Long may it continue!

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Votes For Women! #Suffrage100

Votes For Women! #Suffrage100 @NicolaSturgeon @womenslibrary @UkNatArchives @natlibscot

100 years ago today Westminster finally passed an Act giving  women over 30 (who owned property) the right to vote.  As an information geek, I’m celebrating the day with a (very) short list of data sources on the Women’s Suffrage Movement… An umbrella stand painted by Suffragettes in Glasgow’s Duke Street Prison, at the Glasgow Women’s Library A Guid Cause…The Women’s Suffrage Movement in…

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