The articles are from a variety of serial publications and from various countries. They are arranged in two sequences based on the primary subject of the article: ‘Articles about genres of writing and writers’, and ‘Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general)’. Under each sequence the entries are arranged by sub-series, and then chronologically by date of publication.

Articles about genres of writing and writers, featuring or mentioning Ian Rankin. Folios 1-40.

Crime fiction and crime writers. Folios 1-21. ‘Independent’, 28 September 1994. ‘Time out’, 15 November 1995. ‘New Statesman & Society’, 20 December 1995. ‘Independent’, 8 April 1999, about the Crime Writers’ Association and two types of crime writers. ‘Guardian’, 24 September 1999. 2 copies. ‘Scotsman’, 17 August 1999, about Bishop Holloway and crime fiction. ‘International Herald Tribune’, 18 May 2002. ‘El Periódico’, 8 November 2002, in Spanish. ‘Oregonian’, 28 February 2003. ‘Independent’, 1 September 2003. ‘Herald’, 1 November 2003. ‘Times’, 18 November 2003, about the UK’s favourite fictional sleuths. ‘Times’, 19 November 2003.

Scottish fiction and Scottish writers. Folios 22-31. ‘International Herald Tribune’, 17 January 1997, about crime novels based in Edinburgh, featuring Rankin’s Rebus novels. Same article as in ‘Globe and Mail’ 15 February 1997. ‘Globe and Mail’, 15 February 1997, about Scottish crime writers who base their novels in Edinburgh. Same article as in the International Herald Tribune, 17 January 1997. ‘Guardian’, 10 December 1997, about Edinburgh-based crime writers. 2 copies. ‘Evening News’, 26 August 1999, about Edinburgh’ authors. ‘Herald’, 26 July 2003, about Ottakar’s top 20 Scottish novels. ‘Herald’, 13 September 2003. ‘Independent’, 10 October 2003, about writers from Fife.

Tartan Noir, a genre of Scottish crime fiction. Folios 32-40. ‘GQ’ magazine, December 2002. 2 copies. Includes note from Peter Robinson at Curtis Brown.

Articles about or mentioning Ian Rankin’s career and/or writing (general). Folios 41-116.

‘City Review’, 1986, about Rankin winning writing competitions, and his novel ‘The Flood’. ‘Central Fife Times’, 9 April 1987. ‘Fife Free Press’, 22 March 1991, about Rankin’s novel ‘Hide and Seek’ and his previous works. ‘Central Fife Times’, 27 August 1993. ‘Courier’, 28 August 1993. ‘Fife Free Press’, 2 September 1993. ‘Edinburgh Evening News’, 27 November 1993, about Rankin’s career and where he lives. ‘Herald’, 12 December 1997. ‘Times’, 24 January 1998. ‘Scotland on Sunday’, 6 December 1998. Several articles/segments on Ian Rankin’s career and works in the ‘Christmas Book’s section. Folios 53-64. Unidentified journal, Circa 1998. ‘Scotland on Sunday’, 14 February 1999. ‘Irish Times’, 27 February 1999. Unidentified journal, 9 April 1999. ‘Scotsman’, 16 April 1999, about visiting Barlinnie prison for research. ‘Herald’, 3 May 1999, about Rankin’s career and personal life. ‘Mclean's’, 2 August 1999. ‘Literary Review’, 2001. Unidentified journal, 2001, about Ian Rankin the author and Ian Rankin the photographer. ‘Stern’, 2002, in German. ‘The Daily’ (I KATHIMERINI), 17 September 2002, in Greek. Folio ‘Herald’, 19 October 2002, about writers killing their main characters, featuring Rankin on killing off Rebus. ‘Times’, 14 December 2002. ‘Spiegel’, 2002, in German. ‘Writers Forum’, March 2003, ‘Ten to Watch / Writers you can learn from’. ‘Daily Express’, 6 May 2003, about Ian Rankin the author and Ian Rankin the photographer. ‘Free Press’ (ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΟΤΥΠΙΑ), 12 May 2003, in Greek. ‘Crime Time’, 20 June 2003. ‘Daily Mail’, 18 August 2003. ‘Telegraph’, 23 August 2003, Helen Brown’s ‘Books Diary’. ‘Independent’, 15 April 2005. ‘Sun’, 22 July 2006, about Rankin’s personal struggles throughout his career. Article in the ‘Guardian’, 19 May 2007, about Rankin’s home office. ‘Current Biography’, January 2008. ‘Times’, 19 April 2008, Books section, ‘The 50 Greatest Crime Writers’. ‘Guardian’, 2014, about writers who are also musicians. ‘Telegraph’, 4 March 2015. ‘Mystery Scene’, 2017.