Creativity
From original literary manuscripts to contemporary Scottish theatre you can explore Scotland's creative past and present, or use the collections to inspire your own, and others', creativity.
Learning resources
Specially designed to support classroom teaching using NLS
collections.
'The Ideas Factory' resource is an interactive online workshop to help students plan their story before they start writing.
The 'Heroes' resource offers a series of cross-curricular lesson plans bringing history and citizenship together with drama inspired by Samuel Smiles, one of the first 'self-help' gurus.
The Alasdair Gray 'Themes in focus' resource looks at the creative processes used by the Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray through sources from the Gray archive at NLS.
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Research
tools
Access to an extensive range of research tools when you register.
Web
features
NLS websites featuring collection items with interpretation and
background information.
What's
in the collections
Information on what NLS holds and is recommended for learning
audiences.
Digital
images
Online access to a large selection of digital images.
Library video guides
Watch our video guides to find out how to access National Library of Scotland resources from home, school or in person.
Great escapes: Moray app
This free 'Great escapes' app will guide you through the sights in Moray — from Elgin Cathedral to early reptile footprints! Created with the help of local schools and community using NLS historical maps and images.