Leighton Library

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The Leighton Library is Scotland’s oldest private public library. Built in 1687 to house the books of Bishop Leighton for the clergy of Dunblane, it later became a subscription library.

After closing in the mid-19^th Century, volunteers opened it as a visitor attraction in 1990. Visitors can ‘handle history’. It has recently undergone the first stage of a major restoration.

The Category A Listed Leighton Library in historic Dunblane is Scotland’s oldest purpose-built private library and is over 300 years old. After many years of preparation and fund-raising, the library has undergone extensive renovation and repair works. Many interesting discoveries have been made about the unusual construction of the building. 

 

Facilities

• Not Accessible
• Events For Children

Additional Access Information

Access is to the undercroft as there are forestairs to the library on the upper floor.