National Library of Scotland

How it's made: Our Rain exhibition

  • Dates and times
    23 July 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
  • Type
    Talk
  • Location
    George IV Bridge
  • Price
    Free Cancelled
A handwritten recipe with a drawing of someone caught in the rain with their umbrella.

This event has been cancelled.

Join curator Sarah Mackay for an introduction to the National Library of Scotland's exhibition: 'Rain'.

Learn about what happens behind the scenes in the planning for exhibitions, and delve more into the items on display. From Singin' in the Rain to highlights from the Met Office collection, there's sure to be something to pique your interest.

About the speaker

Sarah Mackay is Government and Civic Literacy Curator at the National Library of Scotland.

Cancelled

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