Historic libraries · Scottish Lowlands
Westerkirk Parish Library
In or near Eskdalemuir.
Westerkirk Parish Library — library in Bentpath, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Westerkirk Parish Library is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1793, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DG13.
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Official information
Westerkirk Parish Library is part of a collaborative effort to provide access to museum and gallery collections in the south-west of Scotland. The region is rich in history, showcasing various industries and artistic contributions unique to the area.
Place summary
Westerkirk Parish Library is located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG13. Established in 1793, it is a Georgian structure and holds a Category B listed building designation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2001, -3.0878
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1793
- Official site
- www.futuremuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17795789 (CC0)
- commons: Westerkirk Parish Library - geograph.org.uk - 1035926.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Westerkirk Parish Library is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0PB).
- What is Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Westerkirk Parish Library — library in Bentpath, Scotland.
- How do I get to Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0PB.
- When was Westerkirk Parish Library built?
- Built or established in 1793.
- Is Westerkirk Parish Library a listed building?
- Westerkirk Parish Library is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Westerkirk Parish Library?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0PB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.