Although NLS does not collect paintings, there are six hanging in our George IV Bridge building (though not in public spaces) and now you can see them all through the BBC — Your Paintings website. They all relate in some way to the history of the Library. My favourite painting is this portrait of Thomas Ruddiman. He joined […]
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David Hume – Treasures Display
A new Treasures display opening today at the National Library of Scotland celebrates the 300th birthday of David Hume, the great Scottish philosopher although better known in his own time as historian and essayist. It runs until 28 June. The curators working on this display found it very close to their hearts. In addition to his other […]