Finding things
Search and browse our catalogues and databases for details of material in the collections at NLS
Explore the collections
The millions of items in our collections range from medieval manuscripts to films and electronic journals
View and read online
Colourful 19th-century theatre posters are among thousands of items in the Digital gallery
When you visit
Enjoy drinks and snacks in the café, browse and buy in the shop, and register for a library card in the Visitor Centre
Find details of books and
more
Guide to family history
research
Watch archive footage online
See thousands of maps online
Scottish Post Office
directories
Engravings of 19th century Scotland
Electronic journals, books and more
Short films on how to use
NLS
Nine early books printed in Scotland
An overview of what we have
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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.
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
