‘Priceless’ history recorded in newspaper archives at risk

Newspaper archives can keep a vital link to Scotland's past.

Old newspapers are a vital tool for historical research, containing a wealth of information about the country down the years. But that’s being put at risk – the National Library of Scotland is warning almost two thirds of its newspaper archive could be lost if urgent funding isn’t secured. It’s now launching an appeal to raise money and save the collection. Indigo Stafford reports

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