# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore behind the scenes of our film and sound collections as part of Glasgow's Doors Open DayAbout this EventCelebrate 50 years of the National Library of Scotland's film archive with a free 'behind the scenes' tour of Scotland's film and sound collections.Based in the iconic Kelvin Hall, this is a rare opportunity to see how technicians and curators work behind the scenes to preserve and digitise film and sound material from fragile formats. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions and guide you through the storage and care of this unique collection.Tours will last approximately an hour, and run at:10:30am12 noonPlease note: spaces are limited to 10 people per tour. Tours will be available on the day on a first come, first served basis.This is due to limited capacity and low attendance on previous occasions.After your tour you can explore the Access Centre, where you can browse thousands of films, and explore our digital collections.If you have any access requirements, please contact us in advance of your visit.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 National Library of Scotland privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ce5a9900-a914-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h449-dc486848-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/doors-open-day-behind-the-scenes-tour/100001992560856159
- **Event Categories**: entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Glasgow
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall
- **lat**: 55.86866699999999
- **long**: -4.2939474
- **full address**: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour being held?
  - **A:** Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour?
  - **A:** Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour is organized by The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Doors Open Day: Behind the scenes tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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