Scots Bookbug at the National Library of Scotland

Schedule

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025 at 10:30 am to Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC

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Join us for songs, rhymes and stories in English and Scots.
About this Event

Join us for this special Bookbug session focusing on songs, rhymes and stories in Scots.

Bookbug is a relaxed event that aims to encourage parents and carers to feel more confident sharing stories, rhymes, and songs with little ones.

For more information on the wider Bookbug programme, please visit the Scottish Book Trust website.


Please note:

  • Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
  • Only book tickets for adults attending.
  • Bookbug sessions are intended for children aged five and under, but older siblings are welcome.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.


If you need to cancel, please do so via Eventbrite using the ticket booking button below.


When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the , in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.

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

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