Our George IV Bridge building will be closed to the public on Monday 19 January. It will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 20 January.

National Library of Scotland

What's on

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

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Robert Burns and the Glenriddell Manuscripts

Talk
22 January 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Robert Burn's Glenriddell Manuscript open showing the title page and portrait of him.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
24 January 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.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
29 January 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.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
31 January 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.

Bookbug

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

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
5 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.

The exile of Mary, Queen of Scots

Talk
5 February 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Rosemary Goring on one side and on the other the book cover for "Exile". There is a medieval painting in the background.

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
7 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.

Scots language bookbug

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

Creative making: Victorian paper valentines

Workshop
10 February 2026, 10:30AM to 12:30PM
A collection of Valentines-related cards featuring cherubs and hearts.

Bookbug

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

Welcome to the Library tours

Tour
12 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.