The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 September. It will then reopen until our usual closing time of 7pm.

National Library of Scotland

Schools and teachers

Our offerings for schools and teacher training opportunities.

School workshops

From on-site and online workshops to self-led visits, we have everything you need to enhance your students' learning journey.
A group of school students stand around listening to an adult leading a group.

Self-led school visits

Bring your class to one of three sites across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
A student leaning over a piece of paper, about to start writing. The desk they are working on is covered in books, notepads, and ear buds.

Teacher and school librarian CLPL

Take part in career-long professional learning (CLPL) sessions at the library.
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