National Library of Scotland

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Find out about our events and exhibitions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and online.

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Thomas Pennant and the origins of Scottish tourism

Talk
4 June 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A watercolour painting of two sail boats on the coast of Glenelg in 1772 by Moses Griffith.

Scots language bookbug

Workshop
8 June 2026, 10:30AM to 11:00AM
The bookbug on a purple background.

Creative writing: Spellcasting

Workshop
9 June 2026, 3:00PM to 5:00PM
Gaelic wheel charm.

Gaelic bookbug

Workshop
11 June 2026, 10:30AM to 11:00AM
The bookbug on a yellow background.

Not proven: Edinburgh's 19th century sapphic scandal

Talk
11 June 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Black and white image of two women and the book cover of Scotch Verdict by Lillian Faderman.

Library social: Paperback revolution

Workshop
12 June 2026, 10:30AM to 12:00PM
A bookshelf full of paperback books.