Val McDermid

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 Brian Ferguson

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

Stealers Wheel founder Rab Noakes dead at 75 Dennis Morton

David Goodwillie is back playing football. Pic: Fife Photo Agency

Disgraced Goodwillie back playing in Scottish football Barry Anderson

Lauren Lyle stars at DS Karen Pirie in ITV's adaptation of Val McDermid's The Distant Echo, the first of her Karen Pirie detective series. Pic: ITV/Patrick Smith

ITV Karen Pirie: Everything you need to know Molly Powell

JK Rowling's detective novels, such as The Ink Black Heart, written under the pen name Robert Galbraith, show she is a great crime writer (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Christie and McDermid may be 'Queens of Crime', but Rowling is the Empress Susan Dalgety

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 Brian Ferguson

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

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

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 Brian Ferguson

Famed crime writer, Val McDermid cut the ribbon at the reopening of CafeLife in Stockbridge last week. Photo: Robin Mair

Val McDermid supports Edinburgh charity Neil Johnstone

Travel disruption: Miserable Monday as travellers hit by major flight cancellations following Covid absences

Miserable Monday as travellers hit by major flight cancellations Beth Murray

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

Raith Rovers face backlash over International Women's Day tweet Stephen Mcilkenny

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 Brian Ferguson

Val McDermid launches the Rock Trust homelessness anthology book.

Val McDermid launches Rock Trust homelessness anthology book Gary Flockhart

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... Allan Crow

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

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

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

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

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 Allan Crow

Vale McDermid

Even Val could not prevent the boredom of house sitting - Fiona Duff By The Newsroom

Raith Rovers made a big mistake if they though the formidable Val McDermid would keep quiet about the signing of David Goodwillie (Picture: Craig Foy/SNS Group)

Magnificant McDermid puts Raith Rovers’ board to shame – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

David Goodwillie watched Raith Rovers draw with Queen of the South at Stark's Park before the club confirmed his contract would be cancelled.

Sturgeon supports calls for footballers to have 'fit and proper person' test Peter Wales

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

Independent regulator for footballers 'merits consideration', says Sturgeon Conor Matchett

Author Val McDermid speaks to press after a friendly match between McDermid Ladies and Livingston in Kirkcaldy (Picture: Rob Casey/SNS Group)

Two silver linings to unnecessary dark cloud over Raith Rovers – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

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 Hannah Brown

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 Hannah Brown

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

Goodwillie: Raith break silence as club insist decision was 'football-related' Matthew Elder

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 Stephen Mcilkenny

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 Stephen Mcilkenny

Raith Rovers fans (Photo: Scott Louden).

Football Rape Crisis thanks football fans for donating following Goodwillie signing Hannah Brown

Crime writer Val McDermid has ended her sponsorship of Raith Rovers over the signing of David Goodwillie.

Live Live updates: Raith Rovers face backlash over Goodwillie signing Stephen Mcilkenny

The number 35 Lothian Bus drives up the Royal Mile

Readers' letters: No 35 bus restores a vital service to unfit By The Newsroom

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 David Hepburn

Outlander actress Lauren Lyle is to star as Val McDermid’s famous character DS Karen Pirie.

Val McDermid novel to be adapted for ITV Gary Flockhart

Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott in the BBC's hit drama 'The Line of Duty'.

Line of Duty star backs independence hours before finale season six Jolene Campbell

Bloody Scotland crime-writing festival returns, online

Bloody Scotland assembles 'a murder' of crime-writers for this year's festival Liam Rudden

Val McDermid unveils her short list for her 'new blood' authors Sue Wilkinson

Bestselling author Val McDermid.

Here's how you could be in Edinburgh author Val McDermid's next thriller Gary Flockhart

Long list for top crime book prize revealed - who is on it? Sue Wilkinson