NLS Map Collections

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For today's #MapMonday here's a beautifully drawn enclosure map of the open fields, ings, commons and wastelands of Bishop Monkton, 1816, from the Ripon Corporation Archive (ref:- DC/RIC)

📖 Do you know any book lovers? @natlibscot is asking young people to share the books & publications that they love. Some of these will feature in their exhibition next summer, celebrating books and the value of libraries around the country. 👇 bit.ly/473WImA

#OTD 1930 the residents of St Kilda were evacuated to the mainland. This @OrdnanceSurvey quarter inch to the mile map reminds us how remote St Kilda (lower left of map) lies. maps.nls.uk/view/74467152 #StKilda #HistoricMaps

We can't wait for this first #ScotGeolFest24 weekend event in Arbroath! Head to the Signal Tower Museum on the 31st and 1st to explore the geology of the area, and catch a talk on "how geology shaped us" by local geologists Morag and Robert at 10:30 or 13:30 both days!

We'll be kicking off our 2024-25 Inspiring People talks programme week commencing 16th September, with Polar scientist Mark Brandon and broadcaster George McGavin! Book your tickets now at rsgs.org/events

As part of this year's Scottish Illustration Festival in Huntly I was invited to create a new map of the town, highlighting locations related to Scotland's "father of fantasy fiction" George MacDonald ... 🧵

Historic maps can provide a window into the past. Discover how to find, view, compare and annotate historic maps with our free Navigating the Maps Website workshop 14:00 - 15:00 BST Wed 4 Sept 2024. eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-t…

@heald_j The layer should be fixed, thanks again for spotting the error.

@natlibscotmaps fyi, mosaic fault at #zoom=15.9&lat=52.28725&lon=-1.54208&layers=173&b=1&o=100&marker=52.288612,-1.543244" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#z…

Obsessed with this project in Northampton Station – they’re trying to collect a ticket to there originating from all stations in the UK. Surely some of you enthusiasts would travel there from somewhere random just to help them tick a box?? 🚆

Happy #MapMonday! 🗺️ This 1878 map of Larne was created by Robert McCartney. The map lists the names of those who occupy various buildings/land in Larne with a coloured reference that indicates how they were held. Image reproduced courtesy of Lord Antrim PRONI ref – D2977/36/2/9

@RomansnScotland thank you 😊

@natlibscotmaps many organisations use the term "world-class" but this site quietly goes about its business by providing a fantastic resource that just works across multiple devices and technologies.

We've added new features to our Georeferenced Maps Viewer. 1. You can now filter historic map layers by date or scale. 2. You can set historic map layers as the background map. More details at: #switch-overlays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/he… #MapMonday

@bordersheritage @ArchScot @as_learn @DigItScotland @NewbattleTweets @gmacg_1 @aocarchaeology @HistEnvScot @ScotArchStrat @ProfTonyPollard @Newbattleatwar Fascinating dig! #zoom=16.2&lat=55.88389&lon=-3.06665&layers=9&right=MapTilerSat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/si…

Check out the latest @ArchScot blog, celebrating the success of our recent 'Big Dig' and #WW2 discovery! 👇 archaeologyscotland.org.uk/the-big-dig-a-…

@jilld17 @NMSlibraries @natlibscot See you soon 😊

Last day at @NMSlibraries today before starting at @natlibscot on Monday. Sad to be saying farewell to colleagues and collections, but excited to get started on the next chapter!

Join us for a free Maps for Family and Local History workshop at the Maps Reading Room, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, 10am Wed 11 Sept 2024. View a selection of maps and discover how maps can provide a window into the past. nls.uk/whats-on/maps-…

@CILIPScotland @CILIPinfo @GlasgowLib Look what we spotted on the Ordnance Survey map from 1909. maps.nls.uk/view/82891746

After a query from @CILIPinfo prompted a look in the CILIPS archive, we found this gem of recently refurbished (again) @GlasgowLib Elder Park Library! Refurbished in 1963, we’re so pleased to showcase what continued investment in libraries looks like- what a great example!! 🩵🔨

The #GreenLibraries Campaign welcomes three new partners: @RL_UK @natlibscot @conulireland. We're excited about building even more brilliant green initiatives with you on board! #Sustainability cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?…

Scotland was a bustling centre of cultural exchange during the Renaissance ⚖️ Learn how knowledge, goods, and ideas flowed between Scotland and Europe in our exhibition 💭 🖼️ Renaissance: Scotland and Europe 1480–1630 📌George IV Bridge ️🎟️ Free entry

Episode 6 of the CILIPS Podcast is live! We welcomed @LouisMMCoiffait & @JoCornish4 to share how libraries have changed their lives alongside the team! 👏📚 We also hear about the full @NESKnowledge Network Redesign process! 🩺💻 Click here to listen: cilips.org.uk/podcast-6/