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Library Staffing during the Festive Season

SSC Library Staffing: Monday 22nd December - staffed 9-5 Tuesday 23rd December - staffed 9-2 Wednesday 24th December - unstaffed Monday 29th December - unstaffed Tuesday 30th December - staffed 9-5 Wednesday 31st December - Librarian working from home The Library is accessible with a door access card when unstaffed. Normal service resumes on 5th January 2026

Library

Dec 17, 20251 min read

New Textbooks

The library has updated its European Law section with the purchase of 3 new textbooks

Library

Dec 3, 20251 min read

The annual Head Court and Installation Ceremony of the Court of the Lord Lyon

The annual Head Court and Installation Ceremony of the Court of the Lord Lyon took place on Tuesday 18th November 2025. Photographs courtesy of Sheriff George Way of Plean, Past President of the SSC and Rothesay Herald Below left : Lord Lyon King of Arms Dr Joseph Morrow KC with the Heralds, Pursuivants, Macer and Lyon Clerk of the Court of the Lord Lyon. Below right: In the SSC Library - ( left to right ) Colin Russell, Bute Pursuivant ; Philip Tibbets, March Pursuivant Ext

Library

Nov 19, 20251 min read

Save the Date

Join us for the SSC Society Biennial Dinner at the Playfair Library on Friday 25th September 2026

Library

Nov 19, 20251 min read

The UK Supreme Court today has issued a judgment in a case that has implications for Scottish sexual offence trials

https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/press-summary/uksc-2023-0107

Library

Nov 12, 20251 min read

Honorary membership for Sheriff Frank Crowe

On the 9th October we were delighted to welcome Sheriff Frank Crowe who gave an entertaining and informative talk. Frank was made an Honorary Member of the SSC Society.

Library

Oct 13, 20251 min read