Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Campbeltown Library and Museum
Campbeltown Library and Museum — museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Campbeltown Library and Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Address: PA28 6BY. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.4239°, -5.6031°.
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Heritage listing
The Library and Museum, Campbeltown is a Category A listed building in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute.
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Summary from the official site
Campbeltown Library and Museum serves as a local resource for the community, offering access to books and various educational materials. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the history and culture of Campbeltown and its surrounding areas.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Library and Museum, Campbeltown is a Category A listed building in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute.
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Background
History
George Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll laid the foundation stone for the new library on 25 August 1897. Such was the significance of the event that a public holiday was declared in the burgh, and the steamer Culzean Castle brought 1,000 excursionists from Dunoon, Rothesay, Largs, Fairlie and other towns along the coast. The building was designed by the architect John James Burnet ]] The library was donated by Mr James MacAlister Hall of Tangy and Killean, and in return he was awarded the freedom of the burgh. He also provided an endowment of £3,000 () for the maintenance of the library, payment of salaries and acquisition of books. It opened on 27 January 1899 and comprises a frontage to the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.4239, -5.6031
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1899
- Official site
- liveargyll.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1030648 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Library and Museum, Campbeltown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The old Library and Museum, Campbeltown - geograph.org.uk - 254196.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Campbeltown Library and Museum?
- Campbeltown Library and Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6BY).
- What is Campbeltown Library and Museum?
- Campbeltown Library and Museum — museum in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Campbeltown Library and Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode PA28 6BY.
- When was Campbeltown Library and Museum built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Who owns Campbeltown Library and Museum?
- Campbeltown Library and Museum is owned by | landlord =.
- Is Campbeltown Library and Museum a listed building?
- Campbeltown Library and Museum is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Campbeltown Library and Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6BY. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.