The Library is based in the National War Museum within the walls of Edinburgh Castle.

Its collection of 11,000 volumes (both monographs and journals) concentrates on all aspects of Scottish military history from 1660 to the present day.  Particular strengths are the collection of regimental histories and holdings of the Army Lists from the 1740s. Related subjects include medals, campaign histories, uniforms, weapons and biographies.  The library holds a microfilm copy of the Duke of Cumberland’s papers.

Please contact us in advance to make an arrangement to visit or to enquire about our collections and we will do our best to help.

The National War Museum Library will open by appointment on Tuesdays 10:00 – 13:00.

Contact us

National War Museum Library
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Tel: 0131 247 4409

Opening hours
Tuesday 10:00–13:00 (by appointment)

Please contact Library Services for any enquiries.