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## Visit National Library of Scotland

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#### Scotland’s largest library is free to use. Don’t miss its exhibition of one of the world’s most important literary archives.

The National Library of Scotland is the country’s information hub for the study of its history and culture. It houses millions of items including priceless manuscripts, books, maps and archive film footage.  
  
Among the collections are the earliest books printed in Scotland, more than 32,000 films covering over 100 years of Scotland’s history, and current information in many research fields. Rarer pieces include one of the only complete copies of the first printed book, the *Gutenberg Bible* of 1455, and the last letter by Mary, Queen of Scots, written just six hours before her execution.  
  
Anyone can peruse the library’s collections and use the reading rooms. To do so you need a library card. This can be obtained on the day of your visit. Just go to Readers’ Registration with proof of your identity and address. You can also register online beforehand to speed up the process when you arrive.   
  
The Visitor Centre is a good place to start your visit. You can browse the online collections, find out how to use the building, and unwind in the café. Then, visit the Discovery Area that contains a selection of the library’s holdings.  
  
While you are in the building, inspect the free permanent and temporary exhibitions on the ground floor. Stop by the John Murray Archive, a permanent collection spanning more than 200 years of this renowned publisher’s history. The collected works include manuscripts, private letters and business correspondence with some of the world’s greatest thinkers and writers, such as Charles Darwin, Lord Byron and Jane Austen. For details of the temporary exhibitions, visit the library’s website.  
  
The National Library of Scotland is located on George IV Bridge, an elevated street close to the city center that’s served by several bus routes. It’s advisable not to come by car as nearby parking is hard to find.  
  
The library is open every day except Sunday. Check the library website for opening times.

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11h

10/10

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Free cancellation available

CA $535

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per adult

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13h

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4h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $139

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per adult

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### Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

2h

9.6/10

29 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $45

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h 30m

9.8/10

85 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $117

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Brooding Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands single day tour.

10h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $1,335

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

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1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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8h

Free cancellation available

CA $742

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2h 30m

10/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $128

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per adult

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1h 15m

9/10

1,635 Viator reviews

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CA $33

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2h

9.4/10

1,303 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 30m

9.4/10

2,363 GetYourGuide reviews

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CA $45

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per adult

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1h 15m

9/10

1,486 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 15m

9.8/10

430 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $33

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 15m

9.4/10

1,354 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h 15m

9.8/10

100 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $33

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

1h 15m

9/10

1,043 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $35

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour

1h 45m

9/10

186 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour

1h

9/10

161 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $46

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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#### The Meadows

One of Edinburgh’s largest public parks is an attractive open space with tree-lined walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities.

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