National Library of Scotland, also known as NLS, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1925, it operates with approximately 190 employees. It reported $61.7M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a provider of media and TV services and classified as a tier 2 media tech buyer, the company operates as Scotland's largest book repository, hosting over 26 million items, 7 million manuscripts, and 2 million maps.
On February 20, 2026, Peggy Hughes announced her departure from her role leading Norwich’s National Centre for Writing (NCW) after eight years to become the director of engagement at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. Previously, on January 29, the National Library of Scotland hosted a Map Festival, dedicating a day to cartographic exploration and behind-the-scenes insights into major collections. This followed an illustrated talk on January 28, which delved into the exile of Mary Queen of Scots, exploring her imprisonment in England from 1568 to 1587. Earlier in the month, on January 18, Queen Camilla visited the National Library of Scotland.
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