Really really old book on display in Scotland
The oldest book in Scotland is going on display for the first time in history and for the next 3 months, the public will be able to look at view it at the Edinburgh University library. The Celtic Psalter dates from the 11th Century and contains hand-written psalms in Latin, with Celtic and Pictish illustrations.
The psalter is part of a display which marks the refurbishment of the university library's exhibition room. Also on display is the finest surviving copy of Scotland's first substantial printed book, the Aberdeen Breviary which dates back to 1509.There is also a copy of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet published during the playwright's lifetime. The exhibition opens on Friday and lasts until 14 March.
So if you live in Edinburgh or fancy travelling down there, you should definitely go and have a look! Be one of the few people on earth to see the oldest book in Scotland!
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