National Library of Scotland, also known as NLS, is a privately owned institution headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1925, it employs approximately 190 individuals. The institution's main product focus includes search, social, and retail media, alongside its primary function as Scotland's largest book repository, which hosts over 26 million items, 7 million manuscripts, and 2 million maps.
On October 1, 2026, the National Library of Scotland will host "Wee Read" drop-in sessions, offering six to ten-minute book readings by staff in its Rain exhibition, promoting stress reduction. This follows an illustrated talk on September 28 by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram, who discussed Scotland's environmental history from his new book, 'Where Wind and Water Cleave.' Earlier, on September 25, the library provided bookable behind-the-scenes tours of its stack floors below George IV Bridge, offering unique access to areas housing millions of collection items. On September 20, the NLS presented "A celebration of the dreich," with photographer and author Alan McCredie exploring Scottish weather through his books 'Scotland the Dreich' and 'Edinburgh the Dreich.' Concurrently on September 20, the library's Causewayside building, home to Scotland's national map collection, hosted a free family-friendly drop-in event as part of Doors Open Day, allowing visitors to interpret old handwriting and play Library Snakes and Ladders.
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