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<dc:description>&lt;p&gt;The National Library of Scotland is Scotland?s largest library. Take this opportunity to learn more about the collections and the history of its impressive building. See behind the scenes, including a visit to ?The Void, a rarely seen area beneath George IV Bridge. Along with our main exhibition about Scotland?s role in the Enlightenment, there will also be special displays on Doors Open Day about the history, architecture, and opening of the National Library building in 1956.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Booking opens 2nd September via: &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open-day-2019-at-the-national-library-of-scotland-tickets-69706041647 &lt;/p&gt;</dc:description>
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<item_type_metadata:activities>&lt;p&gt;We will be offering six hour-long guided tours throughout the day, starting from the reception desk at 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. We can accommodate a maximum of 15 people per tour. Advance booking is preferred, but a small number of places will be available on a first come, first served basis on the day. Book online at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open-day-2019-at-the-national-library-of-scotland-tickets-69706041647&quot; title=&quot;https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open-day-2019-at-the-national-library-of-scotland-tickets-69706041647&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doors-open-day-2019-at-the-national-library-of-scotland-tickets-69706041647 &lt;/span&gt; &lt;/a&gt;. We are also offering 45-minute guided tours of the Library's Conservation Studio at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, and 2.15pm. These can be booked in person on the day. The Library has a cafe selling hot and cold drinks, soup, sandwiches, and cakes. There is also a shop selling books, cards, and gifts. The main exhibition Northern Lights: The Scottish Enlightenment will be open to visitors from 9.30am - 5pm, and is free of charge.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</item_type_metadata:activities>
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