George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh, EH1 1EG
0131 242 8000
@edcentrallib
Gifted
by Andrew Carnegie, Central Library is a huge Edwardian building with
its main entrance on George IV Bridge but actually descends 200ft to
Cowgate below where Andrew Carnegie laid the foundation stone in 1887.
Carnegie's
motto “Let
There Be Light”
is at the entrance of all libraries endowed by him, alongside the
lanterns which symbolise enlightenment.
A huge collection,
helpful staff and free internet access make the Reference Library the
ideal place for study – or just relax in the beautiful
surroundings, look up at the beautiful dome and enjoy the free wi-fi.
Take time to admire
the dome in the Reference Library, the beautiful tiles on the
staircase and the door marked private above which is “Tecum
Habita 1616″ (roughly “live within your means”).
The building also
houses Edinburgh & Scottish collections, a Fine Art library and a
lending library and hosts many exhibitions and events.
A feasibility study is underway that will look at the options for a major refurbishment and restoration of the B-listed building.
A feasibility study is underway that will look at the options for a major refurbishment and restoration of the B-listed building.
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