Visit the free exhibitions in our George IV Bridge Building. Open daily, except on some public holidays. No need to book.
Now showing …
The International Style of Muriel Spark
8 December 2017 to 13 May 2018
Photo used by kind permission of
London Evening Standard.
Dame Muriel Spark (1918-2006) was an Edinburgh-born poet, a writer of fiction and literary criticism, and a biographer.
Most famous for her novel 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', Muriel was also a woman of style, both in her writing and in her life.
'The International Style of Muriel Spark' exhibition takes us on a journey to the locations Muriel called home — from Edinburgh to Africa, London, New York, Rome and Tuscany.
Archive material and personal artefacts illuminate the inspirations behind Muriel's literary style, her love of fashion, and the significance of the places where she lived.
Treasures displays
- Illustrating Scottish poems — 12 April to 17 June
Allan Ramsey's poem 'The Gentle
Shepherd'.
View a small sample of the many treasures in the National Library of Scotland's collections. From hand-written documents to printed books, maps, musical scores, bindings and other art work.
All our treasures are important pieces of Scotland's cultural heritage. Some are unique. Some are beautiful. Some are huge. Some are tiny. Some are rarely seen in public because their age makes them fragile.
Throughout the year we change the theme of the treasures display, bringing to light more of the millions of items we hold.
Read more about our treasures displays.
Touring displays
Discover the breadth of the Library's collections through our series of free displays, touring Scotland throughout the year.
- Touring now:
'Lifting the lid': Learn about the history of food and drink in Scotland
Read more about our touring displays.
Opening times for exhibitions
Monday to Friday: 10.00-20.00
Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: 14.00-17.00