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Annual appeal

Help us preserve and restore Scotland's film archive to its full glory, for the people of Scotland.
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Visit our new exhibition

Rain

Dive into Scotland's relationship with rain, from weather forecasting, fashion, and film, to rain-soaked love stories.
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Stories

Explore our collections through articles, reflections and insights

Noni Jabavu: Writing across worlds

Explore the relationships, experiences, and global journeys behind Noni Jabavu's literary career through the John Murray Archive.
Noni Jabavu standing in front of a bookcase holding a book.

The Magician's Memoir

An original short story by Sam Fern, blending fantasy and the magic of the collections to reimagine what it means to return to the past.
Merlin the wizard holding an open book. From the book emerges an image of a king and a knight outside of a tent.

The science of rain: James Hutton's legacy

Professor Alan Werritty explores how Scottish scientist James Hutton's ideas still influence our understanding of the world today.
A moody photo of a Scottish Highland landscape on a dark drizzly day.

Discover endless stories and resources.

Join the Library to get access to our reading rooms, visit us to get a Library card, order books online and access our digital resources wherever you are and at anytime you need them.
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What's on

Browse our events and exhibitions
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

Exhibition
Permanent
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Rain

Exhibition
19 June 2026 to 30 April 2027
Words from a page raining down on a woman holding an umbrella.

Lighthouse lives: Stories from Scotland's Keepers

Status: Fully booked
Talk
12 November 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Book cover for 'Lighthouse lives' and a photo of editor Erin Farley.

'A Drunk Man Looks at the Thistle'

Talk
19 November 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A drawing of a man facing forward and back in the moonlight with thistles around him.

Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland's film archive

Talk, Screening
25 November 2026, 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Three photos side by side. The first is black and white showing an adult carrying a pile of film reels. The second is of an adult standing in the stacks reaching for something. And the third is of someone watching a clip on a screen.

Saving film and video for the nation: 50 years of Scotland's film archive

Talk, Screening
25 November 2026, 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Three photos side by side. The first is black and white showing an adult carrying a pile of film reels. The second is of an adult standing in the stacks reaching for something. And the third is of someone watching a clip on a screen.

Visit the Library

Whether you're a student, researcher, or curious visitor, the Library offers a space to learn and be inspired. Uncover the treasures waiting for you at the heart of Scotland's literary heritage.

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Join the Library, view collections in our reading rooms, access eResources, and enjoy our exhibitions, events, café and shop.
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Maps at Causewayside, Edinburgh

Visit the Maps Reading Room in our Causewayside building in Edinburgh to access our extensive maps collection.
The exterior of the National Library of Scotland's Causewayside building

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

View films from our Moving Image Archive, attend workshops and events, and access online Library resources.
The exterior of the entrance of Kelvin Hall in Glasgow during early morning

Help with research

Start your research journey using our vast collections with these guides, tools and resources.
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We'll guide you

Our helpful guides will get you started with your research

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Find the tools you need

Everything you need to start searching and using the collections

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Get expert advice

Talk to one of our knowledgeable librarians

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Adopt a Library treasure

Browse 10 of our treasured books and maps and support us to keep Scotland's stories alive.
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Our work and community

Learn about the National Library of Scotland, who we are, opportunities to join us, and how you can support our mission.
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