Historic libraries · Scottish Islands
Orkney Library and Archive
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Orkney Library and Archive — public library in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Orkney Library and Archive is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Managed by Orkney Islands Council. Address: KW15 1AG. Wikidata describes it as: "public library in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9821°, -2.9651°.
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Official information
The Orkney Library and Archive serves as a resource for the local community, offering access to a wide range of books, archives, and historical materials. Visitors can explore the library's collections and participate in various community events.
From the Wikipedia article
Orkney Library and Archive is a Scottish public library service based in Kirkwall, Orkney. Founded in 1683, Orkney Library is the oldest public library in Scotland. Its rules date from 1815. It has become known for its popular, humorous Twitter account.
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Background
History
The Orkney Library and Archive was founded in 1683 with a bequest of 150 books from William Baikie. The collection was kept at the local manse before being transferred to St Magnus Cathedral. In 1740 the collection was moved to the Old Tollboth. In 1815 a number of subscribers to the collection founded The Orkney Library. The library was a subscription-only service until 1890 when a donation from Andrew Carnegie allowed the library to adopt the 1850 Public Libraries Act. A further donation was made by Carnegie in 1903 for a dedicated building. The Carnegie Library on Laing Street was opened by Carnegie himself in 1909. It is no longer used as a library, but it is protected as a listed…
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- Coordinates
- 58.9821, -2.9651
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.orkneylibrary.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28845981 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Orkney Library and Archive (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Orkney Library and Archive in Kirkwall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Town Hall, 23 Broad Street, Kirkwall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Orkney Museum
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Kirkwall Castle
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Covenanters' Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Peedie Hostel
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Ayre Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Orkney Hotel
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War Memorial, St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Kirkwall and St. Ola War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
Kirkwall
Cathedrals · 0.3 km
The Big Tree, Kirkwall
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 4Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Town Hall, 23 Broad Street, Kirkwall
Town Hall, 23 Broad Street, Kirkwall in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · Scottish Islands
Orkney Museum
Orkney Museum — Museum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Castle
Kirkwall Castle — castle in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Covenanters' Fountain
Covenanters' Fountain — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 7Where to eat & stay near Orkney Library and Archive
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Orcades Hostel
Orcades Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre
Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre — a caravan park in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orkney Library and Archive?
- Orkney Library and Archive is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1AG).
- What is Orkney Library and Archive?
- Orkney Library and Archive — public library in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Orkney Library and Archive?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1AG.
- Who runs Orkney Library and Archive?
- Orkney Library and Archive is operated by Orkney Islands Council.
- How do I get to Orkney Library and Archive?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1AG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.