Discover, explore, learn
From polar exploration to First World War photographs, the Learning Zone will help you find subjects you want to learn more about. Discover our collections here:
Literature and language
Focusing on the written word in English, Gaelic, Scots and modern languages
Creativity
Explore Scotland's creativity through writing, art, music and drama
Science and technology
Scotland’s contribution to scientific discovery
History
Scotland’s history through its people, events and societies
Politics and society
Resources that support learning about citizenship, politics and society
Geography and exploration
How explorers have developed our understanding of the world
Additional
Brainy Games Worksheet
Download our fun worksheet and see how many books you can find.
Scotland on Screen
The Scotland on Screen website is an educational resource by the National Library of Scotland, Education Scotland and Creative Scotland. Featuring hundreds of films from the Library's Moving Image Archive to watch and use in your own projects.
Information literacy
Learn how you can build information literacy skills in the classroom through 'Project Blaster'.
Library learning for you
If there's a topic you'd like more information about, or if you have any suggestions for learning, email us