Capital Collections is the online image library for Edinburgh Libraries and Museums and Galleries.

Edinburgh's Central Library opened in 1890 and ever since, it has built in-depth collections relating to the history and culture of the city of Edinburgh and the topography, history and people of Scotland. Many of the stunning images from our collections are digitised and available to explore online via Capital Collections. Highlights include a world-class early photography collection, artist sketches and Japanese woodblock prints and painted scrolls.

The Libraries' digitised collections are complemented by a superb selection of social history, literary, fine and applied arts material from Edinburgh Museums and Galleries' collections from across their venues, including significant items from the Writers' Museum, the Museum of Edinburgh, City Art Centre and the Museum of Childhood.

Browse Capital Collections to enjoy 10,000s of images from our diverse and unique collections.