The Special Collections Reading Room will be closed 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 16 September. It will then reopen until our usual closing time of 7pm.

National Library of Scotland
A film still showing a power plant on one side and children playing on a hill on the other.

Enjoy a screening of Scottish climate documentary 'Living Proof: A Climate Story' (2021). This is a drop-in event.

'Living Proof' was made from curated footage from the National Library of Scotland's film archive. It explores Scotland's complex relationship to the global climate crisis through film and music. The curated footage shows how our environment has been shaped by the demand for energy, industry, and growth.

The film features contemporary music by Louise Connell, Brownbear, and Post Coal Queen.

Film details

Title: 'Living Proof: A Climate Story' (2021)
Runtime: 74 minutes
Access: Screened with subtitles suitable for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Age Guidance: Suitable for ages 8 and over

Timings

Drop in to view the film at any of the following times:

  • 10:30am

  • 12:30pm

  • 2:30pm

This event is taking place during Green Libraries Week which runs from 21 to 28 October 2026.

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