The National Library of Scotland Celebrates Birthday Bash with Beano

The National Library of Scotland marks its official birthday today on the 100th anniversary of its creation via an Act of Parliament.

Visitors to the National Library at George IV Bridge Edinburgh and Kelvin Hall in Glasgow will be given their own copy of a special edition centenary comic, created by Beano especially for this occasion (a limited edition of 500).

“Beano is the longest running weekly comic created every week in Dundee for almost as long as we’ve been in existence," said National Librarian Amina Shah. "Beano is loved by kids and adults alike, alongside many iconic characters like Dennis, Gnasher, Minnie and Bananaman. We cannot think of a more appropriate and fun way to mark our official birthday.”

“100 years of the National Library of Scotland? That calls for maximum mayhem! It’s been a total joy to bring a bit of Beano mischief to such a brilliant milestone," said Craig Graham, Beano’s Director of Mayhem. "We had a blast creating the story, and we hope visitors have just as much fun diving into it. The Bash Street Kids managed to get lost in the archives and luckily, no priceless manuscripts were harmed... we think!”

Visitors will also get the chance to meet special guest Dennis the Menace, who will be kept under the watchful eye of Library staff.

The special Beano edition features the George IV Bridge building on the cover, while inside the comic readers will be treated to The Bash Street Kids’ visit to the National Library.