News Summary:
On June 20, 2026, the National Library of Scotland (NLS) emerged as a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands' (UHI) "Mapping Identities" project, which examines how maps have shaped Scotland's perception of its geography, history, and national identity. Earlier, on June 13, 2026, NLS announced it would host a "Shoebox City crafternoon: WestFest edition," an all-ages creative session utilizing recycled materials to envision the West End of Glasgow's future, following a 2025 award-winning workshop. The library previously revealed on June 11, 2026, a forthcoming special exhibition exploring Scotland's relationship with rain, delving into its practical and cultural significance within the nation's identity. On June 6, 2026, NLS stated that researcher Indigo Dunphy-Smith would revisit a 19th-century Edinburgh legal case during Pride month, concerning two schoolmistresses accused of lesbianism, which concluded with a "not proven" verdict. This followed NLS's announcement on June 4, 2026, of dual-language Bookbug sessions in English and Gaelic, led by Kirsteen Murray of Comann nam Pàrant, designed to encourage parents and carers to share stories, rhymes, and songs with young children.
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