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Historic libraries · Central Scotland

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews

In or near Strathkinness.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews — library in Fife, Scotland, UK.

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews, historic libraries in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Leuchars · 7.3 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

The Town Hall and Library is located at postcode KY16 9TD in St Andrews, central Scotland. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, which is 7.3 km away. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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About

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "library in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3390°, -2.7954°.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Andrews Town Hall is a municipal structure in South Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is the meeting place of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council, is a Category B listed building.

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Background

History

The first municipal building in the town was a medieval tolbooth in the centre of Market Street which dated back to the 12th century. The building was arcaded on the ground floor, so markets could be held, with an assembly room on the first floor; an extra storey was added in 1817, but, after the building became an impediment to traffic, it was demolished in 1862. Construction work on the new building started in 1858. It was designed by James Anderson Hamilton in the Scottish baronial style, built in rubble masonry by John M'Intosh and was completed in 1862. and, internally, the principal rooms were the council chamber and the assembly hall. A mosaic, created by three Polish servicemen, was…

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Coordinates
56.3390, -2.7954
District
Fife
Postcode
KY16 9TD
Parliamentary constituency
North East Fife
Established
1862
Nearest railway station
Leuchars7.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews?
Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9TD).
What is Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews?
Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews — library in Fife, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews?
The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9TD.
When was Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews built?
Built or established in 1862.
Is Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews a listed building?
Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
How do I get to Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews?
The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9TD.