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National Library of Scotland

Scotland’s largest library is located in the Old Town and holds a wide array of information on Scotland's knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject. The library hosts occasional events such as workshops, panel discussions and debates.

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Dear Library
Visual art

Dear Library

1 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

National Library of Scotland To mark its 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, Dear Library. Made in collaboration with partners across the country, this love letter to libraries will intrigue, energise and galvanise you. Browse bookshelves in an open reading room filled with recommendations from people around Scotland, including some well-known faces. See libraries in popular culture, protest banners and badges, vintage film footage and more... Audience required to walk or move around during the performance
Call of Cthulhu – Live in the Library
Theatre
Chaosium Horror! Madness! Secrets! Call of Cthulhu returns to the Edinburgh Fringe, once again played live on stage. A star team of investigators faces unspeakable terrors in a live game of Call of Cthulhu, the foremost tabletop game of horror and mystery. In 1920s Edinburgh, they are the only thing standing in the way of diabolical cults and cosmic monsters from beyond space! Guided by Keeper of Arcane Lore Mike Mason, they'll be seeking answers among tomes of forbidden lore in the National Library of Scotland itself. None Age category: 14+

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