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National Library of Scotland

National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
Scotland
Box office: 0131 623 3845
Phone: 0131 226 4531
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Website: www.nls.uk
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  • Opening times: Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00

Events at National Library of Scotland

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Artists' Books
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Make a limited edition book under the tutelage of Isabelle Ting. In collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery, Edinburgh. Booking required.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 31 Jul 6.00 Free
Book Crossing Meet-up
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Turn on, tune in and trade up! Bring along works of fiction by Scottish authors to swap them for another, after a lively debate.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 19 Aug, 8 Oct 1.00–2.00 Free
Family Albums
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Create a family album in collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery. Booking required.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 27 Jul 11.00am Free
Fanzines: Popular Culture and Creativity
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Chris Attontakes a look at fanzines, particularly music oriented ones. Booking required.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 29 Jul 7.00 Free
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
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Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 27 Jun–12 Oct Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Free
McSwiss
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The Scottish novelist and Edinburgh Makar (poet laureate) Ron Butlin and his Swiss wife, writer Regi Claire, take turns presenting a humorous evening of readings.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 5 Aug 7.00 Free
The Songs of Robert Tannahill
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The 18th century Paisley weaver, Robert Tannahill, wrote over 100 songs. Dr Fred Freeman takes a look at this lesser known bard and gives musical examples from his forthcoming CD. Booking required.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 30 Jul 7.00 Free
To Be Burned by the Hangman
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Alastair Mann looks at print censorship in the first three centuries of the Scottish press.
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh 6 Aug 7.00 Free

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