Research Resources

A selection of thematic resources for the University's collections.

Though these resources provide useful guidance on specific areas of the collections, we always recommend that you use them alongside the collection catalogues to make sure the information you have is up to date - for example, many of geographic guides have not been updated since publication and do not, therefore, include more recent acquisitions.

Archival and manuscript resources for researching architecture, town planning, including sizeable collections of drawings and other large format material.

Getting started with the School of Scottish Studies Archives

An introductory list of collections for researchers interested in LGBTQ+ history.

Details of Walter Scott holdings in the University's collections.

Gaelic history and culture is strongly represented in the University of Edinburgh's collections.

Resources for researchers investigating the history of the University of Edinburgh, including historic alumni.

Guides to literary manuscripts, correspondence, and personal papers by some of Scotland's foremost writers.

Including the LHSA HIV/AIDS Online Resource for Teachers

Resources for Rare Books research at the CRC, including the MSc Book History and Material Culture

Guides to collections material relating to the history of geographic areas.

Resources relevant for students of music.

Archive and manuscript resources for science and engineering research.