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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 21h

Visit Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library. 📅 Open Monday-Saturday 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Dunblane historic Leighton Library is open on Sunday 27 September 1.30pm-4pm specially for Doors Open Days Free admission (donations invited)

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

They will make great gifts for book lovers, so pop into the Leighton Library to buy beautifully illustrated 2027 calendars from Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, at just £10. Each month features a book from the library’s historic collection, appropriate to each month

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has ceramic mugs sale featuring images of Leighton Library as well as images from historic books in its collection leighton-library-shop.co.uk/collections/... 🚶Visit Leighton Library 📅 Open Mon-Sat 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited)

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Get your beautifully illustrated 2027 calendar from Dunblane's historic Leighton Library - only available in the Leighton Library, at just £10. Each month features a book from library’s historic collection, appropriate to each month. Get one for yourself, & gifts for book lovers

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Have fun at the Leighton Library when you bring children - there’s a Lego Minifigure trail, Find Leighton Trail and a Photo Explorer quest. All free. 🚶Visit the Leighton Library 📅 Open Monday-Saturday 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited)

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For anyone who loves early cartography: this mug features 1776 American Atlas map, of “New Albion” (north of Mexico so named by Sir Francis Drake) from Leighton Library. Perfect blend of craftsmanship, curiosity, & caffeine. Order yours online: leighton-library-shop.co.uk/products/the...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Before satellites, there were stories drawn in ink. Borders shift, names change, but the elegance of early cartography endures. Buy your print from the 1776 American Atlas in Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library leighton-library-shop.co.uk/products/wes...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library has centuries-old books, & celebrates legacy of Robert Leighton, who, in turbulent 17th century Scotland, was beacon for peace through efforts to reconcile different religious views

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Drying dishes just got distinguished. Upgrade your kitchen credentials with Leighton Library artworks tea towel - because even your plates deserve a touch of culture. It’s practical. It’s pretty. It’s basically a page‑turner for your kitchen: leighton-library-shop.co.uk/collections/...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Bring a little Leighton charm to your cuppa, give your tea a proper place to perch, a miniature masterpiece for your mug, with a cork‑backed coaster featuring Leighton Library - available from its online shop: leighton-library-shop.co.uk/products/lei... #LeightonLibraryDunblane

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Bring a splash of 18th‑century adventure to your morning routine. This ceramic mug has Elephant Seal illustration from Leighton Library 1748 “Travels Around the World” by George Anson, available from Leighton Library online shop. History with every sip leighton-library-shop.co.uk/products/ele...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“Let the shelves speak” - just one of audio tours in Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library free Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide. Also explore “The library in superlatives - from tiniest text to tallest tome” as well as “A Trustee’s Trifles” & more! guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/...

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Josh Smith @smithjj.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Two communities and libraries are examined in depth: the Bristol Library Society and Leighton Library, Dunblane (@leightonlibrary.bsky.social). I examine the books, borrowings and administrative records of both, the private records of their members and local political and associational archives.

Modern photograph of the exterior of the Leighton Library, Dunblane.

Nineteenth-century engraving of the exterior of the Bristol Library Society.

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Have you got your beautifully illustrated 2027 calendar from Dunblane's historic Leighton Library - only available in the Leighton Library, at just £10. Each month features a book from library’s historic collection. Get one for yourself, & will make great gifts for book lovers

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

For #LiteracyDay #InternationalLiteracyDay today, enjoy videos which have been produced highlighting a number of books in Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, Scotland's oldest purpose-built independent library. ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Books in Dunblane's Leighton Library - YouTube

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A continent on cusp of change, coastlines still being charted. These prints from 1776 American Atlas in Leighton Library collection capture a world in motion. Buy from Leighton Library Online Shop to bring a piece of cartographic drama to your wall: leighton-library-shop.co.uk/collections/...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🛍️ A tote with a story. 📚 A library with a legacy. 🛒 A purchase with purpose Featuring art of artists Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Jane Dunbar & Trustee Gordon Willis, available from online shop of Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library: leighton-library-shop.co.uk/collections/...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Perfect for map‑lovers, history buffs, & anyone who enjoys their morning brew with side of cartographic charm. Available from the Leighton Library online shop - mug featuring 1554 map of British Isles from Sebastian Münster’s Cosmographiae leighton-library-shop.co.uk/products/cos...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Your next “Where did you get that?” moment starts at the Leighton Library online shop. Help support Scotland’s oldest purpose‑built independent library - every mug, print & tea towel helps protect a 17th‑century treasure. Shop with purpose, shop with pride leighton-library-shop.co.uk

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Have you visited Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library? It has a collection of centuries-old books, celebrates legacy of Robert Leighton, who, in the turbulent times of 17th century Scotland, was a beacon for peace

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

When you visit Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library you can enhance your experience through the free Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide. guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/... 💷 Open Mon-Sat 11am-4pm. Free admission (donations invited) #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

NEW in Dunblane's historic Leighton Library is beautifully illustrated 2027 calendar now available for sale at just £10. Each month features a book from library’s historic collection, appropriate to each month. Get one for yourself, and they will make great gifts for book lovers

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

You’ve just 4 days left now to visit special exhibition in Dunblane Museum & the Leighton Library: “1776 - A year that changed the world” marking 250 years since year of global upheaval, intellectual brilliance and far-reaching historical impact. Final day is 30 July

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You’ve only one week left now to visit special exhibition in Dunblane Museum & Leighton Library: “1776 - A year that changed the world” marking 250 years since year of global upheaval, intellectual brilliance and far-reaching historical impact. Final day is 30 July

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Until 30 July visit the special exhibition in Dunblane Museum and the Leighton Library: “1776 - A year that changed the world” Dunblane Museum open Mon-Sat 10.30am.4.30pm (last admission 4pm) Leighton Library open Mon-Sat 11am-4pm Free admission - donations welcome

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Just for July visit the special exhibition in Dunblane Museum and the Leighton Library: “1776 - A year that changed the world” Dunblane Museum open Mon-Sat 10.30am.4.30pm (last admission 4pm) Leighton Library open Mon-Sat 11am-4pm Free admission - donations welcome

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Dunblane Museum @dunblanemuseum.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It's #BeAKidAgainDay today. Dunblane Museum has children's quiz & knitted mice characters trail, "Find Robert Leighton Quest" into Dunblane Cathedral and Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, both just a few steps away from Dunblane Museum

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Dunblane Museum @dunblanemuseum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

July special exhibition “1776 - A year that changed the world” marking 250 years since year of global upheaval, intellectual brilliance & far-reaching historical impact Joint exhibition in Dunblane Museum & Leighton Library

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Video of opening event for July exhibition “1776 - A year that changed the world” in Dunblane Museum & Leighton Library with speakers: Kathryn Porter, US Consul General Lord George Robertson, Leighton Library Patron Dr Josh Smith, Stirling University youtu.be/GhbBR5ppuZg?...

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1776 - a year that changed the world - Leighton Library exhibition opening event

YouTube video by Leighton Library Dunblane

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

July exhibition “1776 - A year that changed the world” in Dunblane Museum & Leighton Library - linking American Revolution & Scottish Enlightenment Dunblane Museum open Mon-Sat 10.30am.4.30pm (last admission 4pm) Leighton Library open Mon-Sat 11am-4pm Free admission

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Many thanks to all who attended opening event tonight for exhibition “1776 - A year that changed the world” with speakers: Kathryn Porter, US Consul General Lord George Robertson, Patron of the Leighton Library Dr Josh Smith, University of Stirling

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Josh Smith @smithjj.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

An excellent blog post by April White (@jstor.bsky.social) on Thomas Jefferys' American Atlas (1776), using the maps of @leightonlibrary.bsky.social, digitised by @unistirarchives.bsky.social! The Atlas Behind the Revolution daily.jstor.org/the-atlas-be...

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The Atlas Behind the Revolution - JSTOR Daily

While George Washington struggled to obtain reliable maps, British readers could consult this remarkable 1776 atlas.

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Book now for opening event for exhibition “1776 - A year that changed the world” on Fri 3 Jul in Dunblane Cathedral Hall Spaces are limited so click on this link to book now to avoid disappointment: us.list-manage.com/Ai_O_ur5by_?...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1615 edition of "De Christiana expeditione apud Sinas" (On the Christian Mission among the Chinese) by Italian priest & mathematician Matteo Ricci who died #OnThisDay 1610. He argued that Confucianism & Christianity are remarkably similar

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1588 edition of "Obras del padre maestro Iuan de Avila" - works of Spanish priest, preacher, author & religious mystic declared a saint & Doctor of the Church by the Catholic Church, Juan de Ávila, who died #OnThisDay 1569

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Watch video by Max & Murray about range of items in Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, & online, featuring Ptarmigan, as found in Leighton Library’s 1771 edition of Buffon’s “Oeuvres Complètes” leighton-library-shop.co.uk/collections/...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

#OnThisDay 1737 English historian & politician Edward Gibbon was born. Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1776-1788 6 volumes of his "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". 🚶Visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open Mon-Sat 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

#OnThisDay 1711 David Hume, one of most important figures in history of western philosophy & Scottish Enlightenment, was born. Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 8-volume 1763 edition of his "History of England" ▶️ youtu.be/klI9KU1ZkDU

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

#OnThisDay 6 May 2023 Charles III crowned King Robert Leighton under 3 kings named Charles: Charles I - persecution & punishment of Robert Leighton's father Charles II - Robert Leighton appointed Bishop of Dunblane Charles III - Leighton Library underwent major restoration

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Maggie @maggilb.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Since I've mentioned the museum I should also recommend a visit to @leightonlibrary.bsky.social if you visit Dunblane. I especially love the old maps.

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

#OnThisDay 1790 John Edmonstoune, borrower at Dunblane's Leighton Library borrowed library's 1781 edition of "Journal of Captain Cook's last voyage to Pacific Ocean, on Discovery ; performed in years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779" by John Rickman & James Cook www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/books-and-bo...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

It's #MayThe4th today, so it's #StarWarsDay. Follow in the footsteps of these Star Wars characters & visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, uttering words #MayThe4thBeWith 💷 And it would help, in the words of Yoda, "Give a donation, you could" www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/undercroft-d...

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1550 edition of "Tutte le opere" (All works) by Italian historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, & writer Niccolò Machiavelli, born #OnThisDay 1469

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1632 edition of "Institutio graecae grammatices compendiaria : in usum regiae scholae Westmonasteriensis" by English antiquarian, historian, topographer, & herald William Camden, born #OnThisDay 1551

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

It's #InternationalDroneDay #DroneDay. Here's drone video footage of restoration work on Dunblane's historic Leighton Library by stonemasonry firm Gillies & Farrell. Video courtesy of Scotdrone ▶️ youtu.be/FWz1yxEhKxo

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Leighton Library Restoration 2024 from the air

YouTube video by Leighton Library Dunblane

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1785 edition of "The spectator. In eight volumes" by English essayist, poet, playwright & politician Joseph Addison born #OnThisDay 1672 & Sir Richard Steele. Together they founded the daily publication in 1711

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has 1731 edition of English translation by Samuel Chandler of "Historia Inquisitionis" ("History of the Inquisition") by Dutch theologian & author Philipp van Limborch who died #OnThisDay 1712

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has 1727 edition of “Tables of ancient coins, weights & measures, explain'd and exemplify'd in several dissertations” by Scottish physician, satirist & polymath, John Arbuthnot, born #OnThisDay 1667. He invented fictional figure of John Bull

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📚 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library @leightonlibrary.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It's #GreatPoetryReadingDay. Dunblane's Historic Leighton Library has a first edition of 1810 of epic narrative poem "The Lady of the Lake" (helped Trossachs become tourist destination) by Sir Walter Scott. Why this was important book is set out in video: youtu.be/4r6h0uoM4ik

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Sir Walter Scott: The Lady of the Lake

YouTube video by Eric Masters

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