National Library of Scotland

Fill out our booking request form to arrange a school visit to the National Library for 2026 to 2027.

Library introduction for Advanced Higher students

Book a two-hour guided visit to the library to learn how to use our on-site and online resources for Advanced Higher study.

In this guided visit, our team will:

  • support students to register as a member of the library,

  • teach them how to search our online catalogue, and access our on-site and online resources,

  • give students a tour of the library's reading rooms, exhibitions, and behind-the-scenes areas,

  • facilitate independent study with pre-ordered material relevant to each of your students' dissertation topics.

These workshops are suitable for students of English, Modern Studies, and History. We can accommodate other subject areas with suitable notice. Numbers are capped at 14 per workshop including school staff.

Information about your visit

These workshops take place on-site at the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW. ​

Information about visiting the Library and accessibility

If you have any queries, please contact the Learning Team. ​

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