An Historic Library Conserved: The Leighton Library, Dunblane

Abstract

The history of an early Scottish library, founded on the collection of Bishop Robert Leighton, is outlined. Its decline and the subsequent efforts to restore it are explained; the cataloguing of the stock, conservation of books and restoration of the building are discussed and the work of the Appeal Fund described.

Citation

Willis, G. (1990), "An Historic Library Conserved: The Leighton Library, Dunblane", Library Review, Vol. 39 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539010002480