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The Learning Zone

Discover, explore, learn

From polar exploration to First World War photographs, the Learning Zone will help you find subjects you want to learn more about. Discover our collections here:

Literature and language

Focusing on the written word in English, Gaelic, Scots and modern languages

Creativity

Explore Scotland's creativity through writing, art, music and drama

Science and technology

Scotland’s contribution to scientific discovery

History

Scotland’s history through its people, events and societies

Politics and society

Resources that support learning about citizenship, politics and society

Geography and exploration

How explorers have developed our understanding of the world

Library video guides

Man using laptop seated at table

Watch our video guides to find out how to access National Library of Scotland resources from home, school or in person.

Shakespeare

Illustration of Shakespeare's Othello

Getting started with Shakespeare through scenes, characters and sonnets.

Scott's last expedition

Postcard illustration of men in Antarctica

Learn about Scott's last expedition through items in NLS polar collections.

Women in the Great War

Detail from a wartime recruitment poster

Learn about women's role in the First World War using archive material.

NLS learning for you

If there's a topic you'd like more information about, or if you have any suggestions for learning, email us.

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