The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 September. It will then reopen until our usual closing time of 7pm.

National Library of Scotland

Moving image stories

Explore Scotland's cinematic heritage through captivating films and videos, showcasing over a century of stories, culture, and history captured by amateur and professional filmmakers.

Outlander's Scotland: Myth, romance and adventure in the Scottish film archive

Inspired by the television series 'Outlander', join us on a time-travelling tour of Scotland on film through our moving image collections.
Still from the film 'Outlander'. Two people stand on a rocky outcrop overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Rust to riches: DC Thomson's forgotten vintage adverts

A 'treasure trove' has brought collections to light and revealed new information about the history of Dundee-based media company DC Thomson.
Montage of six black and white stills from adverts from the 50s and 60s.

Kelvin Hall: 100 years on film

Step inside a century of stories from Kelvin Hall through film. From dazzling exhibitions to bold city plans, film has captured our history.
Photo of the Kelvin Hall with streaks of light from moving cars in front of it.

Rain on screen

From Jurassic Park to archive films, discover how rain shapes stories, characters and unforgettable moments on screen.
Illustrated montage of rainy film scenes with umbrellas, puddles and falling rain. A pink ribbon across the image reads: “Is it still raining? ... I hadn't noticed.”