Libraries - local collections

Trace your family tree

Clear steps on how to trace your family tree for FREE at Edinburgh City Libraries.

Research Edinburgh's history with Whose Town?

Find out about Edinburgh City Libraries fantastic award-winning and innovative resource for teaching social studies.

Explore our Special Collections

Learn about just some of the many special collections held by Edinburgh City Libraries.

See our Capital Collections

View hundreds of pictures of Edinburgh and our special collections on our online image library.

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The Scotsman Archive

Search through every issue of the Scotsman from 1817-1950 and dig up lots of local history information.

Scran

View thousands of images of Edinburgh and Scotland, including many from the collections of Edinburgh City Libraries.

Explore our literary map of Edinburgh

Find out what fiction books have been set in Edinburgh and whether you can borrow them from the library.