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Bookbug

Join us for weekly Bookbug sessions at the National Library of Scotland.

Thu 4 Jun11:30The National Library of Scotland

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Welcome to the Library tours

Join an introductory tour of the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. Learn about the story of the Library's building and history.

Thu 4 Jun16:00The National Library of Scotland

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Thomas Pennant and the origins of Scottish tourism

Learn about Thomas Pennant's natural history focussed tour of 1769 and the 1772 voyage to the Hebrides illustrated by images from artist Moses Griffith.

Thu 4 Jun18:30The National Library of Scotland

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Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

Maps for family and local history

Find out how maps can help with your family history or local history research in this in-person workshop in Edinburgh.

Fri 5 Jun11:30The National Library of Scotland

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Welcome to the Library tours

Join an introductory tour of the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. Learn about the story of the Library's building and history.

Sat 6 Jun12:30The National Library of Scotland

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Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay

Visit this exhibition in Lerwick Shetland about poet Hugh MacDiarmid and his wife Valda Grieve during their time in the Shetland Island of Whalsay.

Sat 20 JunThe National Library of Scotland

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Open Shelves: Curtain up

Join the Library and discover books on for performing arts for children.

Tue 30 JunThe National Library of Scotland

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Free! (worth double-checking)

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Paperback Revolutions

Learn the story of how the humble paperback revolutionised and democratised access to books in this new exhibition in Edinburgh.

Sat 24 OctThe National Library of Scotland

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Peter Liversidge: The Rules of the Library

Visit 'The Rules of the Library', a new artwork by Peter Liversidge, in the General Reading Room of the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Sat 19 DecThe National Library of Scotland

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