Leighton Library, Dunblane

Scotland's oldest purpose-built library founded in 1687

Work continues to prepare the interior of Dunblane's historic Leighton Library for the return of the historic collection of books from storage elsewhere

Added at 23:21 on 09 March 2024

Work continues to prepare the interior of Dunblane's historic Leighton Library for the return of the historic collection of books from storage elsewhere. We are very grateful to the volunteers who today were cleaning the shelving in the original presses, and painting the newly revealed fireplace surround, as well as applying a coat of Renaissance Wax to all the presses which, in addition to providing protection and bringing out the wood grain, will present a hostile environment for woodworm. Renaissance Wax is a glass clear micro-crystalline wax polish developed for the British Museum and is widely used by curators for its protective qualities. It is Ph neutral. It can even be used to protect old photographs, statues, armour and vintage musical instruments (we haven't discovered any of these in the restoration!)

💷 Dunblane's historic Leighton Library will remain closed for a few months yet as restoration work comes to a conclusion, and the interior environmental conditions settle back to a level which will permit the historic book collection to be returned safely from storage elsewhere

💷💳 Please support the Leighton Library Restoration Appeal to help ensure Dunblane's historic Leighton Library can continue to be enjoyed for future generations - use the following link to give a donation https://www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/leighton-library-restoration

🤝 The restoration of the Leighton Library is Historic Environment Scotland supported #HESsupported

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