National Library of Scotland
A drawing of two people holding umbrellas trying to walk in stormy weather.

Every second Friday of each month. 

Explore our new exhibition on the theme of rain, with curator Sarah Mackay.

Library Social is a series of relaxed events inspired by themes and items from the Library's collection. Sessions may include music, crafts or storytelling depending on the theme. Refreshments are provided.  

These sessions are for people living with dementia and their families, carers and supporters. Please contact Learning & Outreach Officer, Beverley Casebow, at learning@nls.uk to reserve a place or for more information.

You may be interested in

Rain

Exhibition
19 June 2026 to 30 April 2027
Words from a page raining down on a woman holding an umbrella.

Festival bindings

Display
10 to 29 August 2026
A contemporary bookbinding showing a cover covered in cut out letters.

A celebration of the dreich

Talk
24 September 2026, 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Book cover with the title "Scotland the Dreich, a celebration of all that is dreich". Showing a caravan on the side of the road in a drizzly landscape.