Beyond Macbeth
What is the importance of Shakespeare to Scotland? That is the question we tackle in our 'Beyond Macbeth' exhibition
Explore the collections
The millions of items in our collections range from medieval manuscripts to films and electronic journals
When you visit
Whether you use the Library in person or online, we have a range of services and resources to help with your visit
Find details of books and
more
See thousands of maps online
Guide to family history
research
View Post Office
directories
See and read digitised
items
Watch archive films and
clips
Journals + more in electronic
format
An overview of what we
have
Short films on how to use
NLS
A timeline of
Scottish history
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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.
