Edinburgh is a world-leading festival city filled with theatres, cinemas, galleries, libraries, bookshops and collections. It is the first UNESCO World City of Literature and famous for its film, theatre and performance cultures. The city's resources for studying literatures, languages and cultures are exceptional.Many of them are located close to the University's Central Area, making them easy to access between classes.We have worked with a number of these organisations on research, learning activities and outreach. HTML LLC and the City from CAHSS Webteam on Vimeo. National Library of Scotland A Legal Deposit Library with world-class collections of some 20 million printed and electronic publications. Scotland's largest, and one of Europe's major research libraries. Visit the National Library of Scotland website National Museum of Scotland Diverse collections on the history of Scotland and the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology. Visit the National Museum of Scotland website National Records of Scotland One of the most varied collections of records in Britain, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life from the 12th to the 21st centuries. Visit the National Records of Scotland website National Galleries of Scotland The national collection of Scottish and international art laid out across three spectacular galleries in Edinburgh. Visit the National Galleries of Scotland website Scottish Poetry Library A unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. Visit the Scottish Poetry Library website Scottish Storytelling Centre The home of Scotland's stories, with a programme of storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, family events and workshops. Visit the Scottish Storytelling Centre website The Writers' Museum A celebration of the lives of three great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Visit the Writers' Museum website Traverse Theatre Scotland's new writing theatre, which has two auditoria in a complex next to the Usher Hall and Royal Lyceum Theatre. Visit the Traverse website The Cameo One of Scotland's oldest cinemas, an Edwardian venue which is now a three-screen Picturehouse Cinema. Visit The Cameo website Institut Français d’Ecosse The French Embassy in Scotland, comprising a cultural venue, French language centre and resources centre. Visit the Institut Français d’Ecosse website Italian Cultural Institute The official Italian governmental body dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Visit the Italian Cultural Institute website Confucius Institute for Scotland A national centre to promote awareness and knowledge of Chinese language and culture, and educational and cultural ties between Scotland and China. Visit the Confucius Institute for Scotland website I think what makes Edinburgh special is that there is so much to do whatever your interests are! Whether you enjoy hiking, relaxing in a café, socialising with friends, or literally anything else, you will never run out of options here. Minju Kim, Japanese MA Hons (2024) In her final year studying at Edinburgh, Minju served as the Undergraduate Representative for our School Find out more about student life in the city of Edinburgh This article was published on 2024-08-13
