Workshops and tours in Edinburgh

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 services

Page updated: 17 September.

Online workshops

Our workshops run regularly throughout the year. You can find upcoming events advertised on this page a few weeks in advance.

See also: Online events, Edinburgh Doors Open Day

Getting started online with the Moving Image Archive

The Moving Image Archive has been collecting and preserving films since 1976. All of Scottish life can be seen in adverts, documentaries, home movies, promotional films, amateur comedies, educational programmes and more.

This workshop is designed to introduce you to the archive and guide you through getting the most from searching our catalogue off-site.

Thursday 23 September
14.00-14.30.
Free. Book 'Getting started online' 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.

House history

Find out how the Library's online resources can help you with your house and building history research.

We will show you how the Library's map collection can shed light on the history of a building and its surrounding area.

This workshop will also cover how the Library's general collections can be used in conjunction with other resources to build up a detailed picture of a building's history.

There will be a question and answer session at the end.

Saturday 25 September
15.00-15.30
Free. Book 'House history' 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.

Edinburgh Doors Open Day: George IV Bridge building tours

We are opening our doors for tours of our George IV Bridge building for Edinburgh Doors Open Day on 26 September.

Our guided tours will take you through parts of the Library that are not usually open to the public.

You need to book your place in advance.

See our Edinburgh Doors Open Day page for further information and how to book.

House history

Find out how the Library's online resources can help you with your house and building history research.

We will show you how the Library's map collection can shed light on the history of a building and its surrounding area.

This workshop will also cover how the Library's general collections can be used in conjunction with other resources to build up a detailed picture of a building's history.

There will be a question and answer session at the end.

Wednesday 29 September
17.00-17.30
Free. Book 'House history' 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.