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NLS (National Library of Scotland) is a prestigious institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing Scotland's rich cultural heritage through a vast collection of books, manuscripts, maps, and digital resources. It serves as a vital research center for scholars and the public, offering access to an extensive array of historical documents and contemporary works. The library also hosts exhibitions, events, and educational programs, fostering a community of learning and exploration. With its commitment to accessibility, NLS provides numerous online resources, making Scottish literature and history available to a global audience. Visitors can delve into Scotland's past and present while engaging with expert staff and innovative digital tools. Overall, NLS stands as a key resource for anyone interested in Scotland's literary and historical landscape.
https://www.nls.uk
https://www.nls.uk
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Learn about who we are and what we do at the National Library of Scotland. Read stories, donate, request an item, or find out how to research our collections. Stories Explore our collections through articles, reflections and insights The Power of the Powerless at Greenham Common: Beth Junor’s archive of peace and protest Read about Beth Junor’s powerful archive of feminist protest at Greenham Common, an inspiring story of courage, resistance and hope. From Matilda to Buffy: Libraries in pop culture Writer Katie Goh looks at how fictional libraries in books, film, and TV become spaces of change, connection, and discovery. Jacobites: A timeline Join us for a fleet-footed jaunt through over 100 years of Jacobite history. Discover endless stories and resources. Join the Library to get access to our reading rooms, visit us to get a Library card, order books online and access our digital resources wherever you are and at anytime you need them. Join today What's on Browse our events and exhibitions Talk Exhibition Screening How to kill a witch Talk 30 October 2025, 5:30PM to 6:30PM Gunpowder, treason and plot: James VI and I, Survivor King Talk 5 N