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The National Library of Scotland is the world's leading centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots. We are a major European research library, with collections of world-class importance.

National Library Of Scotland

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You can see collection items online, and hundreds more digital resources may be available if you register. Anyone can get a library card to consult material in our reading rooms.

The National Library of Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity. Scottish Charity No. SC011086

Upcoming Events at National Library of Scotland

Sgeul / Story: Folktales from the Scottish Highlands

9th June 2023 - 20th April 2024

Sgeul / Story, at the National Library of Scotland, is an exhibition in Gaelic and English about stories and storytelling traditions.

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Encountering political texts: 1640 to 1770

8th December 2023 - 20th April 2024

This exhibition asks 'what makes a text political?' and follows this question through a period of great political uncertainty in Scotland and England.

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Bookbug

28th March 2024

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at these weekly Bookbug sessions held in the National Library of Scotland.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Drop-in Traditional storytelling

Selected dates between 4th April 2024 - 18th April 2024

Drop-in to our exhibition at the National Library of Scotland to hear a storyteller perform the traditional Gaelic tales collected by John Francis Campbell.

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Family Storytelling with Allison Galbraith

5th April 2024

Join us at the National Library of Scotland for a fun-filled hour of traditional Scottish stories for children aged 6+ and their families on 5th April.

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Sgeul / Story: Audio described exhibition tour

10th April 2024

Join us at the National Library of Scotland on 10th April for a relaxed, audio described tour of our current exhibition. Suitable for visually impaired visitors.

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Family Story Ceilidh with Kirsty MacDonald and friends

18th April 2024

Celebrate Gaelic story and song with our Gaidhlig Storymaker Kirsty MacDonald and friends at this family-friendly event at the National Library of Scotland on 18th April!

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Story Ceilidh with Kirsty MacDonald and friends

18th April 2024

Celebrate Gaelic story and song with our Gaidhlig Storymaker Kirsty MacDonald, singer Bria Mason, and writer Mairi Kidd.

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Treasures: Byron’s life in letters

24th April 2024

Discover more about Lord Byron through the life and letters of the Romantic poet at this talk on 24th April at the National Library of Scotland!

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