Scotland’s Moving Image Archive
The National Library of Scotland invites you for a look behind the scenes of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive. The Archive collects, preserves and promotes access to films capturing Scotland and her people, from the early days of film-making to the present day. Based in the iconic Kelvin Hall, this is a rare opportunity to see how technicians and curators work to preserve and digitise film and sound material ranging from fragile to digital formats. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions and guide you through the storage and care of this marvellous collection. Tours will last approximately an hour, and run at: 10:30am Midday 1:30pm After your tour you can explore the Access Centre, where you can browse thousands of archival films. You can also explore the Library’s vast digital collections, such as historical maps, and family history resources . If you have any questions, including accessibility queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
National Library of Scotland, Argyle Street, Glasgow, UK, G3 8AW
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street
Kelvin hall, Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW, UK
G3 8AW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Thursday 19th September: 10 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 60
Tour Meeting Point: National Library of Scotland Kelvin Hall Access Centre
Tour Meeting Point: National Library of Scotland Kelvin Hall Access Centre
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
N/A
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Kelvinhall Subway Station
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: -
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: There is a ramp from pavement level to the ground floor for wheelchair users and others who cannot use the stairs. The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is on the ground floor. Access is via a long corridor ('the avenue'), which is level. The tour will encompass the non-public spaces of the Moving Image Archive, which is all on one level. Some of our work spaces, however, are small and we are not 100% certain that all wheelchairs or mobility scooters can access. We anticipate all mobility aid users should be able to access all elements of the tour.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: There is a ramp from pavement level to the ground floor for wheelchair users and others who cannot use the stairs. The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall is on the ground floor. Access is via a long corridor ('the avenue'), which is level. The tour will encompass the non-public spaces of the Moving Image Archive, which is all on one level. Some of our work spaces, however, are small and we are not 100% certain that all wheelchairs or mobility scooters can access. We anticipate all mobility aid users should be able to access all elements of the tour.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: National Library of Scotland Kelvin Hall
The National Library of Scotland is dedicated to caring for Scotland's heritage. Our collection spans centuries and includes over 30 million items — from books and manuscripts to films, music, and maps. We're here to keep Scotland's stories alive and accessible for everyone. Scotland's Moving Image Archive is our national collection of moving images. You can watch more than 4,700 digitised films at Kelvin Hall including over 1,700 items that cannot be seen outside the Library for copyright reasons.
Tel: 01418802329
Email: g.russell@nls.uk
Website: https://www.nls.uk/
The National Library of Scotland is dedicated to caring for Scotland's heritage. Our collection spans centuries and includes over 30 million items — from books and manuscripts to films, music, and maps. We're here to keep Scotland's stories alive and accessible for everyone. Scotland's Moving Image Archive is our national collection of moving images. You can watch more than 4,700 digitised films at Kelvin Hall including over 1,700 items that cannot be seen outside the Library for copyright reasons.
Tel: 01418802329
Email: g.russell@nls.uk
Website: https://www.nls.uk/
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