National Library of Scotland Maps
Georeferenced Ordnance Survey sheets you can fade against satellite imagery to see exactly what got demolished.
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How to get the most from it
National Library of Scotland Maps sits in History & Time under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, clever and nostalgic.
About this category: Historical maps, timelines, primary sources and the strange experience of seeing a moment in time laid out as an interface.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
National Library of Scotland Maps: quick answers
Is National Library of Scotland Maps free?
Yes. National Library of Scotland Maps is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use National Library of Scotland Maps?
No. You can use National Library of Scotland Maps without signing up for anything.
Does National Library of Scotland Maps work on a phone?
Not well. We file National Library of Scotland Maps as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is National Library of Scotland Maps safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does National Library of Scotland Maps take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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