Patrons and Benefactors of NLS
Join the National Library of Scotland's network of Patrons and Benefactors, and help us safeguard, enhance and increase access to the national collection.
It's so easy to do:
- Choose your membership level
- Contact the Development team for a copy of the brochure
- Send in your completed form and start receiving your benefits.
Membership levels
Patron:
- Single Patron — £250 annual gift
- Joint Patron — £400 annual gift.
Benefactor:
- Single Benefactor — £750 annual gift
- Joint Benefactor — £1,000 annual gift.
Corporate:
- Corporate Member — £1,000 annual gift.
For their support, our Patrons and Benefactors enjoy several benefits.
Benefits for Patrons
- Membership card
- Invitation to an annual Patrons and Benefactors special event
- A reproduction, annually, of an iconic item from the national collection
- Invitations to previews of the Library's major exhibition
- Invitations to special Patrons and Benefactors events throughout the year, including our popular 'Inspirations' event series with high-profile speakers
- Advance notice and booking for public events
- A copy of our magazine 'Discover NLS' up to three times a year
- The monthly NLS email newsletter
- An annual update from the National Librarian, including a report on projects supported by Patrons and Benefactors
- Recognition of your support as a Library Patron on our Patrons and Benefactors' Wall (in the George IV Bridge Building), in our Annual Report and on our donor listings online.
Benefits for Benefactors
As a Benefactor you will receive the Patrons' benefits and also:
- A behind-the-scenes tour of the national collection with our curatorial team for you and your guests, by appointment
- The opportunity to 'Adopt a book' of your choice from the collection, subject to availability, including a certificate and personalised bookplate
- Recognition of your support as a Library Benefactor on our Patrons and Benefactors' Wall, in our Annual Report and on our donor listings online.
Contact us
Patrons and Benefactors of NLS
Development Office
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EW
Tel: +44 (0)131 623 3733
Email: development@nls.uk
Please note:
- Patrons and Benefactors membership does not guarantee bookings at NLS public events: unfortunately demand often exceeds availability
- Membership can be bought by individuals, jointly as a couple or in the name of a company, trust or foundation
- Companies, trusts and foundations are asked to select a chosen representative to receive communications and invitations to NLS events
Gift Aid can be claimed on a proportion of each donation — Single Patron: £200; Joint Patron: £300; Single Benefactor: £665; Joint Benefactor: £830.