What to do and see in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best Libraries

November 30, 2021 Darleen Reid

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1. Library of Innerpeffray

Innerpeffray Library Innerpeffray, Crieff PH7 3RF Scotland +44 1764 652819 [email protected] http://www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/plan-your-visit/
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5.0 based on 114 reviews

Library of Innerpeffray

Scotland's oldest lending library sits in a tranquil rural location beside the River Earn. Founded in 1680 by David Drummond 3rd Lord Madertie, with a school, at Innerpeffray near Crieff in rural Perthshire. Today thinking people from across the world come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, to explore the social heritage captured in its Borrower's Register, and turn the pages to be inspired by books dating from four centuries.

Reviewed By Pollypolly1 - Colchester, United Kingdom

I loved everything about this library. What a little idyll. I felt like I connected with history in a really real and wonderful way looking at the old books and borrowing register. Wonderful, friendly guides.

2. Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society Centre

158/164 Kings Street, Aberdeen AB24 5BD Scotland +44 1224 646323 [email protected] http://www.anesfhs.org.uk/aboutus.htm
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society Centre

3. Glasgow Women's Library

23 Landressy Street, Glasgow G40 1BP Scotland +44 141 550 2267 [email protected] http://womenslibrary.org.uk/events/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Glasgow Women's Library

Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) is the only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements, with a lending library, archive collections and innovative programme of public events and learning opportunities. The organisation has grown from a small grassroots project into the main hub for information by, for and about women in Scotland and it is visited and enjoyed by people from around the world and around the corner. Based in an awarding-winning building in Glasgow's East End, GWL is open to all and has a presence across Scotland through their National programme of events and activities. Glasgow Women's Library was a finalist for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018. In the spring and summer months, GWL run their popular Women's Heritage Walks around Glasgow.

4. Rosehearty Library

Pitsligo Street, Rosehearty, Fraserburgh Scotland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Rosehearty Library

5. Orkney Library & Archive

Orkney Library & Archive 44 Junction Road, Kirkwall KW15 1AG Scotland +44 1856 873166 [email protected] http://www.orkneylibrary.org.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Orkney Library & Archive

Free Wifi throughout. We provide internet access with a small charge for visitors. Our Archive section is great for family history searches - please note, our Archive section is CLOSED every Wednesday but the LIBRARY is OPEN. Books and so much more.

Reviewed By U8982CDkarenm - Kirkwall, United Kingdom

This library has excellent facilities. A vast catalogue of books - including written, ebooks, large print. Their display is neat & easy to follow & they have a vast number of books in store to access too. The staff are friendly & helpful. There is seating, toilet facilties, coffee & drinks available. DVDs & CDs are also available . The archive unit upside is wonderful to browse & has an intensive collection of material & information about Orkney

6. Burntisland Heritage Trust

4 Kirkgate, Burntisland KY3 9DB Scotland +44 1592 872121 http://www.burntisland.net/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Burntisland Heritage Trust

7. Westhill Library

Westhill Drvie, Westhill, Aberdeen AB32 6FY Scotland http://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/local-libraries/westhill-library/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Westhill Library

8. Military Museum Scotland SCIO

Linburn House Louis Braille Avenue Legion Hall, Edinburgh EH27 8DU Scotland +44 7799 565243 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Military-Museum-Scotland-SCIO-591070184353808/
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Military Museum Scotland SCIO

A fantastic Award winning, military museum designed as a hands on educational resource. Catering for schools, care homes, veterans assosciations and clubs, and the general public. We have car parking, disabled access and facilities. Military Museum Scotland recently won The Scottish Hospitality Awards, Scottish Tourist Attraction of the year 2019. We have just Re-opened after 18 weeks of closure due to the Coronnavirus. We have introduced 100s of new artefacts and displays for your enjoyment. We are planning lots of different events in the future. You can keep up to date with whats happening on our facebook page. Search for Military Museum Scotland SCIO hope to see you soon.

Reviewed By SallyfromEdinburgh

Visited here yesterday with Mother(82) and Nephew(10) and both were very surprised at the Display on show ! Lots of Military Displays with well written descriptions of Weapons, Uniforms ,Badges and all sorts of Equipment used by Soldiers in World War 2 ! Amazing Collection and the make believe Trench outside gives you a real feeling of what it was like for soldiers getting ready to go “over the top”. A real Education experience enhanced by the lovely knowledgable Staff who are happy to answer endless questions !! Would go back and would recommend this place as a must see ! Really interesting place to visit .Please go !!!

9. Ballater Library

Ballater Library The Old Royal Station Station Square, Ballater AB35 5QB Scotland +44 1339 267700 [email protected] http://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/local-libraries/ballater-library/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Ballater Library

10. Central Library

Aberdeen Central Library Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GW Scotland +44 1224 652500 [email protected]
Excellent
47%
Good
51%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Central Library

Established in 1892, this historic institution still serves as the primary library in town.

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