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: 30 April.
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
Armchair explorers
Join artist Katherine Aarrestad in this interactive session exploring some of the themes and people linked to our forthcoming exhibition 'Petticoats and pinnacles: Scotland's pioneering women'.
In this workshop, we learn about the role that Queen Victoria played in promoting the Scottish mountains as a travel destination and artist and writer Constance Frederica Gordon-Cumming (1837-1924), who travelled solo throughout the Empire and beyond.
Thursday 6 May
14:00-15:30
Free. Book 'Armchair explorers' 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.
Discover your online library
A short interactive session to learn about the online resources available through the National Library's website.
If you are resident in Scotland you can access various free online Library resources from home, ranging from newspapers to digital archives. If there is a particular subject or area you are interested in, please let us know at the time of booking.
Wednesday 12 May
15.00-15.30
Free. Book 'Discover your online library' 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.
Library Socials: Patrick Geddes' Edinburgh
A virtual tour of some of the buildings and sites associated with town planner and innovative thinker Patrick Geddes (1854–1932).
Library Socials is a free online programme of events for people affected by dementia, plus their families, carers, and supporters.
Friday 14 May
10:30-11:15
Free. Book 'Library Socials: Patrick Geddes' Edinburgh' 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.
Maps for family and local history
Find out how maps in the National Library of Scotland can help you with your family or local history research.
Learn about the historical maps of Scotland and the rich information they provide. Discover over 200,000 historical maps on our map images website, including tips on finding relevant maps, and using our georeferenced, side by side and spy tool viewers. There will be a question and answer session at the end.
Wednesday 19 May
15:00-15:30
Free. Book 'Maps for family and local 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.
Library Socials: Petticoats and Pinnacles. Scotland's pioneering women
Discover some of the highlights of our new display exploring the lives of women who have worked, lived or been inspired by mountains.
Library Socials is a free online programme of events for people affected by dementia, plus their families, carers, and supporters.
Friday 11 June
10:30-11:15
Free. Book 'Library Socials: Petticoats and Pinnacles' 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.
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Watch recorded events
Online events and filmed talks are available on the National Library of Scotland player