- Name
- Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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- News
- If you want to consult the Electoral Registers or Edinburgh Valuation Rolls, please contact the department in advance so that material can be made available.
- About
- 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.
- Address
- George IV Bridge
- Postcode
- EH1 1EG
- Telephone
- 0131 242 8070
- central.edsc.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
- Catch up with the latest news on our Facebook page
- @edcentrallib
- @edcentrallib
- Opening hours
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Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm - Services
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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
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Public toilets in Central Library
Audio induction loop
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
Pick up food waste bags and recycling box covers
Lift access - Bus routes
- Lothian 23, 27, 41, 45, 67
- Libraries home page
- Find out all about libraries including borrowing, reserving and renewing books