This series contains papers relating to the journalistic activities of Ian Rankin. Included, in manuscript, typescript or published format, are articles, reviews, interviews, and obituaries written by Rankin. Some working notes of Rankin are included, and also some papers concerning the administrative aspects of his journalistic engagement.

This series contains articles written by Ian Rankin in both typescript and published form. Published articles are in the form of both press cuttings and complete periodicals. Also included are a limited number of developmental notes, administrative materials, and correspondence relating to the writing and publication of the articles.