A nation shaped by rain: exhibition celebrates Scotland’s wettest obsession (opens original article in a new tab)

An exhibition at the National Library of Scotland celebrates rain's cultural and historical significance, featuring scientific theories, literary works, and personal stories, including a tribute to a conservator who died in a flood.

• James Hutton's theory of rain is featured in an exhibition at the National Library of Scotland
• The exhibition includes literary works, tartan samples, and historical documents related to rain
• A section of the exhibition is dedicated to Mel Houston, a conservator who died in a 2023 flash flood