Beyond Macbeth
What is the importance of Shakespeare to Scotland? That is the question we tackle in our 'Beyond Macbeth' exhibition. See original copies of plays from Scottish collections.
In focus
Robert Burns
See Tam O' Shanter images in our Robert Burns feature.
Learning with NLS
'Getting started with
Shakespeare' — a new resource in the Learning Zone.
Scott's last expedition
A small centenary display to mark
Scott's South Pole expedition. From 12 January to 25 March.
News
Access our world-class collections
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.
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.
We also have a year-round programme of events and exhibitions.
Scottish Screen Archive
The Scottish Screen Archive is Scotland's national moving images collection.
John Murray Archive
The John Murray Archive is a treasure trove of over 200 years of the firm's publishing history.
