- Free entry to all.
- View venue & entry details
The collections span the centuries from early times to the digital age, housing millions of books, manuscripts, music and maps covering virtually every subject.
They chart the global and historical influence of Scots at home and abroad, while also recording and reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. There is a regular programme of free exhibitions and displays throughout the year and a comprehensive events programme.
Art we've helped buy at National Library of Scotland
A Selection of Books
Various
National Library of Scotland
Acquired 1959
Family Bible
Reverend John Brown
National Library of Scotland
Religious
Acquired 1961
Album
Walter Bowman
National Library of Scotland
Acquired 1993
Venue details
Entry details
Free entry to all
Free exhibitions to all
Visitor Centre
Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 8pm
Sat, 9.30am – 5pm
Sun, 2 – 5pm
Closed 25 – 26 Dec, 1 – 2 Jan
Please check National Library of Scotland website for full details of opening hours for reading rooms and map collection library