Our buildings remain closed due to coronavirus (COVID-19) — as detailed on our service disruption page — but you can take part in an online talk or workshop.
Page updated: 3 June.
Online events
See also: Online workshops
175 years of ScotWays
Celebrating Public Access Rights in Scotland
A talk telling the story of 'ScotWays' — the body with a mission to uphold public access in Scotland. The organisation was established in Edinburgh in 1845 to tackle the problem of paths being blocked in the city. ScotWays Operations Director Richard Barron gives a whistle-stop tour of the UK's oldest outdoor recreation organisation. Learn about the events and characters involved in ScotWay's development and the battles to protect the public's right of access!
Thursday 11 June
17.00-17.30
Free. Book '175 years of ScotWays' on
Eventbrite.
When you book, you will receive a link to join the session,
delivered on the Zoom video conferencing service.
Your personal information will be held and used by the National
Library of Scotland and Zoom for the purposes of allowing you to
join the event. For full information about how the Library will
hold and use your personal information, see our privacy pages, in particular our event booking privacy
notice.
Women who run
with Lynette Low
Running coach Lynette Low shares a story of how running can bring people together to find motivation, confidence and friendship. Lynette set up a woman's running group while she was living in Edinburgh, running along and losing her motivation. When she had formed the group three years ago, her life took on a whole different purpose and began to change hugely. A talk to inspire anyone interested in running.
Tuesday 16 June
17.00-17.30
Free. Book 'Women who run with Lynette Low'
on Eventbrite.
When you book, you will receive a link to join the session,
delivered on the Zoom video conferencing service.
Your personal information will be held and used by the National
Library of Scotland and Zoom for the purposes of allowing you to
join the event. For full information about how the Library will
hold and use your personal information, see our privacy pages, in particular our event booking privacy
notice.
Ottoman Sultans and roadside taverns
The Turkish and American travel journals of Henrietta Liston
Curator Dora Petherbridge explores Henrietta Liston's journals written during diplomatic missions to America and the Ottoman Empire. She introduces Henrietta's fascinating story through her lively observations on society, politics, landscape and people. Leaving Glasgow in 1796, Henrietta travelled thousands of miles — by stagecoach, warship, canoe, carriage, cart and buffalo — before finally retiring to Edinburgh in 1820. Dora reveals the style and character of Henrietta's writing, pinpointing opinion, bias, and wonderment in her work.
Visit our digital gallery to browse digitised versions of Henrietta Liston's North American travel journals.
Tuesday 23 June
17.00-17.30
Free. Book 'Ottoman Sultans and Founding
Fathers' on Eventbrite.
When you book, you will receive a link to join the session,
delivered on the Zoom video conferencing service.
Your personal information will be held and used by the National
Library of Scotland and Zoom for the purposes of allowing you to
join the event. For full information about how the Library will
hold and use your personal information, see our privacy pages, in particular our event booking privacy
notice.
Shapes of Scotland
Maps, history and national identity
Map Curator Chris Fleet reveals Scotland's rich and unique history of maps and mapping. In this illustrated webinar Chris looks at the purposes behind Scotland's mapping and the impacts of it on society. He explores the background to some of Scotland's most significant mapping endeavours and their political impacts. He also considers the significance of nationalism as a force behind these maps, and the importance of these maps in constructing national identity.
Thursday 25 June
17.00-17.30
Free. Book 'Shapes of Scotland' on
Eventbrite.
When you book, you will receive a link to join the session,
delivered on the Zoom video conferencing service.
Your personal information will be held and used by the National
Library of Scotland and Zoom for the purposes of allowing you to
join the event. For full information about how the Library will
hold and use your personal information, see our privacy pages, in particular our event booking privacy
notice.
