National Library of Scotland

Changing the world one mistake at a time

Talk
19 February 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Photos of Helen Williams and Russell Napier over an image of the Library of Mistakes.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
21 February 2026, 11:30AM to 12:00PM
The outside of the Library building on George IV Bridge, also showing the people on the footpath outside and traffic on the road.

Open Book

Reading
23 February 2026, 10:15AM to 11:15AM
A group of people sitting around a table reading books.

Researching gender and sexuality

Workshop
25 February 2026, 3:00PM to 4:00PM
12 black and white photos of women playing characters in pantomimes in the latter half of the 19th century.

Bookbug

Workshop
26 February 2026, 10:30AM to 11:00AM
The bookbug on a green background

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
26 February 2026, 3:00PM to 3:30PM
The outside of the Library building on George IV Bridge, also showing the people on the footpath outside and traffic on the road.

Using it or losing it: How important is Gaelic media?

Talk
26 February 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
A woman behind a video camera and a man sitting speaking to the camera.

Anesu and the Water Spirits | Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge

Storytelling
27 February 2026, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
A photo of Tawana Maramba holding their book and a close up of the book cover.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
28 February 2026, 11:30AM to 12:00PM
The outside of the Library building on George IV Bridge, also showing the people on the footpath outside and traffic on the road.

Open Book

Reading
2 March 2026, 10:15AM to 11:15AM
A group of people sitting around a table reading books.

Creative making: Beautiful boxes

Workshop
3 March 2026, 10:30AM to 1:30PM
Several hand-made items arranged in a book box.

'Girl' and Q&A with director Adura Onashile

Screening
4 March 2026, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Film poster for 'Girl' showing a black woman in profile with another person and fairground reflected in her face and awards.