Our buildings remain closed for events due to coronavirus (COVID-19), but you can take part in an online talk or workshop. Update on Library opening
Page updated: 27 November.
Online events
See also: Online workshops
Scotland the Braw with photographer Alan McCredie
Alan McCredie introduces his new book, Scotland the Braw, a collection of photographs documenting his travels around this bonnie land.
In addition to sharing beautiful images from his journey across Scotland, Alan will share stories from his trip, such as when he risked his life for his art running from grumpy sheep in Dumfries and Galloway.
Monday 30 November
17.00-17.45
Free. Book 'Scotland the Braw' via
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.
Festive teatime tales
Join storytellers Anne Hunter and Beverley Casebow for a sparkle of heart-warming tales to brighten the winter days.
Tuesday 1 December
15.00-16.00
Free. Book 'Festive Teatime Tales' via
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.
Pop-Up Christmas
Get in the mood for Christmas by exploring some of the Christmas themed pop-up books at the Library in this family friendly event.
Thursday 3 December
15.00-16.00
Free. Book 'Pop-Up Christmas' via
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.
Snuggle up with Debi Gliori's winter stories
A special festive event with writer and illustrator Debi Gliori.
Learn how to draw a penguin and enjoy some cosy wintery tales for wee ones.
Thursday 10 December
15.00-16.00
Free. Book 'Debi Gliori's Winter Stories'via
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.
Petticoats and Pinnacles: Creative writing webinar
Join Glasgow Women's Library and the National Library of Scotland for this session inspired by the 'Petticoats and Pinnacles' exhibition.
Whether you're a creative writer, creative climber, or have never picked up a pen or piton, this aims to be a fun and stimulating session to try out creative writing techniques in response to the women and items featured in the exhibition.
Saturday 12 December
11.00-12.00
Free. Book 'Petticoats and Pinnacles:
Creative writing webinar' via 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.
Festive films by the fireside with the Moving Image Archive
Curl up by the virtual fireside to celebrate festive cheer throughout the years with a selection box of Christmas films from the archive.
Tuesday 15 December
15.00-16.00
Free. Book 'Festive films by the fireside'
via 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.
The Rankin Files: Lifting the Lid
Join us for a unique in-conversation event with Ian Rankin and Curator Rosemary Hall as they discuss Rankin's remarkable archive, donated to the Library in 2018.
Thursday 17 December
19.00-20.00
Free. Book 'The Rankin Files' via
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.
The Advent of Modern Gaelic Broadcasting
Bidh an t-Ollamh Mata MacÌomhair CBE, a bha na chathraiche air Bòrd na Gàidhlig, a' bruidhinn air mar a thàinig craoladh Gàidhlig an latha an-diugh gu bith.
Professor Matthew MacIver, CBE and previous chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, discusses the advent of modern Gaelic broadcasting.
More about the Gaelic broadcasting event
