Explore georeferenced maps - Map images - National Library of Scotland

These overlay lists automatically update to those covering the map

Explore Georeferenced Maps - Help

This application allows you to view selected georeferenced maps as overlays.

Choose an historic map overlay: that you would like to view, by selecting it from the drop-down lists in the left-hand panel:
Use both 1. Select a category: and 2. Select a map / map series:.
Zoom in on your area of interest to view the overlay in detail.
Change transparency of overlay by sliding the blue circular transparency slider in the left-hand panel.

Several of these Ordnance Survey series have been digitised for the Library by a third party. Use of these digitised maps for commercial purposes is currently restricted by contract. These restrictions cover the re-use of copies and extracts, as well as commercial use directly through our websites (Further information).

Use the Search Gazetteer to position the map location on a particular place name. National Grid References (4, 6 or 8 figure) can also be input and the map will move to this location. You can also position the map by choosing particular counties and parishes from drop-down lists.
Change background mapping using the drop-down in the centre-top of the map.
Choose the Full-screen / Draw, 3D, or Spy viewers from the lower-left footer for different presentations of the mapping.
Measure distance and area with the Measurement tools drop-down options to the upper right.

Click the cross (top right) to close this window.