How it’s made: our Rain exhibition

Schedule

Thu Jul 23 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC

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An exploration of the making of ‘Rain’, the Library’s latest exhibition.
About this Event

Join curator Sarah Mackay for an introduction to the National Library of Scotland’s exhibition: ‘Rain’.

Learn about what happens behind the scenes in the planning for exhibitions, and delve more into the items on display. From Singin’ in the Rain to highlights from the Met Office collection, there’s sure to be something to pique your interest.


About the speaker

Sarah Mackay is Government and Civic Literacy Curator at the National Library of Scotland.




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National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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