Central Library, Aberdeen

The Central Library of Aberdeen in Scotland is located on Rosemount Viaduct and is the main library for the city.

Aberdeen Central Library
Aberdeen Central Library
General information
TypeLibrary
LocationAberdeen, Scotland
Coordinates57°8′52.44″N 2°6′21.6″W
Inaugurated5 July 1892

History

The library is housed in a category C(S) listed building.[1][2] It cost £10,000 to build and was publicly funded through local campaigning that began in 1889. It was opened 5 July 1892 by Andrew Carnegie after he and his wife contributed £2000 to the construction process.[3][4] It is one of a group of three civic buildings - the other two being St Mark's Church & His Majesty's Theatre - known as "Education, Salvation and Damnation."[5]

Collection

The library contains large collections of local maps, over 15,000 photographs, birth and death records and a collection of local newspapers. Much of the library's stock is held on microfilm.[6]

References
  1. Dewe, Michael. Planning Public Library Building. pp. 141 and 148.
  2. Historic Environment Scotland. "Public Library, Rosemount Viaduct.  (Category C Listed Building) (LB19993)". Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  3. "Next chapter for historic library as events held for 125th anniversary - Evening Express". Evening Express. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  4. "Aberdeen Central Library kicks off 125th anniversary celebrations". Aberdeen City Council. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  5. "Scene change". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  6. "Our collection". Aberdeen City County. Archived from the original on 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.


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