Edinburgh and Scottish Collection - Library locations and opening hours
Name
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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Bound newspaper volumes can take up to three days for retrieval. Please contact the department in advance if you wish to see historic hardcopy newspapers. Newspapers on microfilm and access to the British Newspaper Archive are available without advance notice.
The place to find out about Scotland and its capital. Fantastic heritage collections cover history, maps, literature, local and family history as well as up to date information about your local area.
Services
Visiting Central Library, you can
- browse and borrow books
- return your books
- pick up free period products
- use a study space
- use the photocopier
- collect hearing aid batteries
- use a public computer and print
- apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass).
Facilities
Public toilets in Central Library
Free Wi-Fi
Study spaces with power outlets. 16 charging points are available.
Printer/photocopier
Microfilm/microfiche readers
'Free Edinburgh's History' large touchscreen terminal
Access to Ancestry Institutional Access, British Newspaper Archive and other eresources
Food waste bags available to buy
Lift access
