Which libraries can I access?

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The Edinburgh Libraries passport will give you access to a variety of organisations. The libraries currently participating in our Passport scheme are:

Public library: Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Services

University and college libraries:

• Edinburgh College – contact Library@edinburghcollege.ac.uk for information on resources and access arrangements
• Edinburgh University Main Library
  • Centre for Research Collections
  • Law and Europa Library
  • Moray House Library
  • New College Library
  • Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library (Murray Library)
  • Royal Infirmary Library
  • Scottish Studies Library
  • The Lady Smith of Kelvin Veterinary Library
  • Western General Hospital Library
  • Edinburgh College of Art

NB: For all of  Edinburgh University’s libraries there is a ‘No Passport sized photo, no entry system!’ Registering in advance of your visit is the quickest option

• Heriot Watt University Library
• Edinburgh Napier University Learning Information Services
• Queen Margaret University Library
• SRUC
• The Open University in Scotland

National collection: National Library of Scotland

Special libraries:

• National Museums Scotland Library
• French Institute Library Service
• Royal Botanic Garden Library
• Royal Observatory Library
• Scottish Catholic Archives
• Scottish Poetry Library
• The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Library

For a summary of information about the participating libraries, please check Youredinburgh