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Val McDermid

Claire Hutchison is a conservator with the National Library of Scotland, which has one of the biggest newsaper archives in the UK.

Scottish newspaper archive secured after 'overwhelming' response to appeal

Val McDermid PIC: Pako Mera

Aye Write review: Val McDermid | Mark Billingham & Chris Brookmyre

Scotland has produced more than its fair share of best-selling writers.

13 of the Scottish authors who have sold most books around the world

David Goodwillie, pictured in action for Clyde, has been released by Radcliffe after just one appearance. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'A significant misstep' - Goodwillie leaves Radcliffe after debut hat-trick

National Library of Scotland conservator Claire Hutchison is working to try to safeguard the most at-risk newspapers in its vast collections.

Appeal launched to secure future of newspaper treasure trove

Rab Noakes was a man of great talent, knowledge, generosity and impeccable style

Scotsman Obituaries: Rab Noakes, respected Scottish singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter Rab Naokes has passed away. Picture: Kris Kesiak

Stealers Wheel founder Rab Noakes dead at 75

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park after his signing was announced (Pic: Euan Cherry - SNS Group)

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers confirm striker has left Kirkcaldy club

David Goodwillie attended a Raith Rovers match after signing for the club in January but never played for them.

David Goodwillie released by Raith Rovers as club issue statement

Agatha Christie signs French editions of her books, circa 1950 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Legal threats are no way to treat Scotland's Queen of Crime – Martyn McLaughlin

Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera

Val McDermid reveals ‘Queen of Crime’ legal threat from Agatha Christie estate

Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera

Festival Diary: The moment that left Val McDermid speechless as a journalist

Oliver Bullough

EIBF round-up: Maddie Mortimer, Catherine Simpson, Tanya Shadrick + more

Author Val McDermid and Professor Jo Sharp asked 100 people in Scotland to write 1,000 words about the future for a collection of essays called 'Imagine a Country' (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Greater equality could reduce Scotland's crime rate – Karyn McCluskey

Peter Irvine has written a new essay suggesting Scotland does a lot more to attract migrants and refugees into the country. Picture: Neil Hanna

Scots tourism expert wants campaign to attract more refugees and migrants

Val McDermid PIC: Pako Mera

Book review: 1989, by Val McDermid

Crime writer Val McDermid PIC: KT Bruce

Festival review: Borders Book Festival, Melrose

Raith Rovers owner John Sim (in red) watches on during the recent SPFL Trust Trophy final win over Queen of the South at the Penny Cars Stadium, Airdrie. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Raith owner's close the club admission as brands Goodwillie backlash 'appalling'

Raith Rovers are facing backlash after tweeting a message about International Women’s Day

Raith Rovers face backlash over International Women's Day tweet

The Borders Book Festival will return to Harmony Garden in Melrose in June.

Joanna Lumley, Val McDermid and Andrew Marr to appear at Borders Book Festival

Val McDermid launches the Rock Trust homelessness anthology book.

Val McDermid launches Rock Trust homelessness anthology book

Where are all the women?

International Women's Day: Where are the Writing Women? - Sara Sheridan

David Goodwillie watches Raith Rovers and Queen of the South play at Stark's Park

David Goodwillie: Fresh questions over Raith Rovers bid to cut all ties as Clyde...

David Goodwillie has returned to Clyde. Picture: Jeff Holmes/PA Wire

Clyde FC women's team quit club over David Goodwillie loan decision

The annual Wigtown Book Festival is said to be worth more than £4.3 million to the economy.

Scotland’s book festivals valued at more than £11.3m for the economy

David Goodwillie in the stand at Stark's Park after his signing was announced (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

David Goodwillie: Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon attack Raith Rovers’ move

Controversial striker David Goodwillie has returned to Clyde on loan from Raith Rovers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

David Goodwillie's return to Clyde sparks condemnation from Nicola Sturgeon

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn called the decision to sign David Goodwillie an 'enormous mistake'. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

McGlynn statement in full: What Raith boss had to say on Goodwillie

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn has apologised for the decision to sign David Goodwillie. (Photo by Alan Rennie / SNS Group)

Raith manager McGlynn apologises for 'collective decision' to sign Goodwillie

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the suggestion for an independent regulator for footballers 'merits consideration'

Independent regulator for footballers 'merits consideration', says Sturgeon

Scottish author Val McDermid speaks to press after a friendly match between McDermid Ladies and Livingston at the Windmill Community Campus, on Sunday in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McDermid will not return to Raith Rovers while Goodwillie stays on payroll

McDermid Ladies - Val McDermid with team captain Tyler Rattray (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Raith Rovers: Val McDermid at first McDermid Ladies' match

Stark's Park. Picture: Michael Gillen/JPIMedia

Raith Rovers: A story of two halves - Dani Garavelli

Crime writer Val McDermid. Picture: John Linton/PA Wire

Val McDermid responds to Raith Rovers decision not to play Goodwillie

David Goodwillie. Picture: SNS

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers admit 'we got it wrong' & striker won't play

Club legend Stephen McAnespie wants removed from the Raith Hall of Fame over the signing of David Goodwillie. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

'Disgusted' Raith legend withdraws from Hall of Fame over Goodwillie signing

The Scotsman Sports Show - Matthew Elder, deputy sports editor; Val McDermid; and Allan Crow, editor of the Fife Free Press

Val McDermid says David Goodwillie signing would have broken her dad’s heart

Footballing authorities should step in to resolve the controversy over the signing of David Goodwillie for Raith Rovers.

Football authorities should step in on Goodwillie signing - Nicola Sturgeon

Val McDermid, the famous Scottish crime writer, has claimed that she was ‘lied to’ by a Raith Rovers board member in the signing of David Goodwillie (Photo: David Empson/Shutterstock).

'I was lied to about Goodwillie', says McDermid

David Goodwillie (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Fan anger and resignations leave Raith Rovers counting cost of Goodwillie deal

Raith Rovers have issued a statement explaining their decision to sign David Goodwillie. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Raith break Goodwillie silence as club double down amid backlash over signing

Women's team captain Tyler Rattray pictured with Kyle Benedictus modelling the new home kit, has announced she is quitting the side.

Sturgeon hails 'principled decision' as captain of Raith’s women’s team quits

Pictured in 2015, Val McDermid with former manager Ray McKinnon at the unveiling of a Raith Rovers new strip. Picture: SNS

Val McDermid ends lifelong support of Raith Rovers

Mark Atkinson, Matthew Elder and Moira Gordon discuss the latest at Hearts, Hibs and Raith Rovers.

Raith ramifications, Hearts bouyant, Hibs concerns - Scotsman Sport Show

Raith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie has been met with derision from supporters including main club sponsor Val McDermid. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Goodwillie's Raith Rovers signing has ripped the heart out of the club I support

Raith Rovers fans (Photo: Scott Louden).

Rape Crisis thanks football fans for donating following Goodwillie signing

David Goodwillie has signed for Raith Rovers from Clyde. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Goodwillie signs for Raith Rovers despite McDermid objections

Marc Lambert. Picture: Graeme O'Hara

Having books in a house is a good, if not vital, thing - Marc Lambert

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn applauds the home fans after the 0-0 draw with Dunfermline. (Photo by Alan Rennie / SNS Group)

McGlynn shuts down Goodwillie question as Raith boss admits striker is required

Crime writer Val McDermid. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPIMedia

Fill the imagination of children as well as their stomachs - Val McDermid

Nicola Sturgeon with former French premier and foreign minister Laurent Fabius at COP26 (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Praise for SNP media machine misses point

US congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks during an event at the US Climate Action Centre during COP26 in Glasgow (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

COP26 gives Irn-Bru a chance to go global as AOC gets a taste – Scotsman comment

Denise Mina will help launch the Book Week Scotland 10th birthday celebrations with a screening of her new documentary 'The Women Writers of Garnethill'.

Book Week Scotland 2021 – all the highlights from November’s 10th birthday bash

Val McDermid

Edinburgh Book Festival reviews: David Grossman | David Diop | Tom Devine | Eyal...

Val McDermid

Val McDermid: 'I'm not very good with authority'

Val McDermid Pic: Lisa Ferguson / JPI Media

Book review: 1979 by Val McDermid

The Scotsman Top Stories

The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides

English rock band Wolf Alice are the subject of Michael Winterbottom's film 'On The Road'.

Five must-watch documentary movies set in the world of popular music