Wild Animals of Scotland Update Ospreys in 2023 Here is a wee wild animals of Scotland update. For those of you who have followed Scotland’s osprey visitors in previous years, we have some great news! NC0 and her mate LM12 have returned to Loch of the Lowes and have been getting the nest ready and […]
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Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading, organised by the Scottish Book Trust to promote the joy of reading throughout Scotland. Between 14-20 November, a packed programme of in-person and online events and activities will take place in venues across the country. See the Scottish Book Trust website for more information […]
As the nights draw in and winter approaches you might be thinking about the pleasure of cosying up on the sofa with a good book and, if you’re wondering what to read next, look no further! Book Week Scotland is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and between 15th and 21st of November, there are […]
International Bagpipe Day What comes to mind when you think of Scotland? Whisky? Tartan? Or perhaps it’s bagpipes with their unique sound and playing method. This instrument is synonymous with Scotland’s culture and identity. It is known for rousing tunes at events and parades and haunting laments at funerals and memorials. Although we tend to […]
Women’s History Month 2026: Leading the Change Toward Sustainability March is Women’s History Month. Every year, we take time to celebrate the contributions of women. We also learn from their leadership, reflect on progress and the challenges still before us. This year’s official theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” Women Shaping […]
Spring Dissertation Studies The worst of the winter is behind us, and spring is almost here! That does, however, mean that you will have assignments to do. Your dissertation hand in date is fast approaching, so the library is here to help. There’s lots of information on our web pages which can help with all […]
Scottish Women in Science To celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day, let’s celebrate some amazing Scottish female Scientists. Scotland has a rich history of scientific achievements, and Scottish women have played a pivotal role in shaping these accomplishments. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative research, these remarkable women have defied societal norms and overcome […]
We share friendly, practical posts from the Library team to help you study smarter, research with confidence, and make the most of the resources available to you at Edinburgh Napier University. We also have lots of fun, interesting posts on Scotland and on pretty much anything the Library staff find interesting! Here you’ll find tips […]
Scottish New Year Traditions An old Scottish New Year tradition was First Footing – all you had to do was grab a lump of coal and a bottle of whisky and visit your neighbour to “see in” the New Year. This tradition is thought to date back to the Viking times and is quite quaint […]
Winter Solstice: How Different Cultures Celebrate the Longest Night The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It usually falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. For thousands of years, people have celebrated this turning point when darkness fades and light returns. […]
