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Leighton Library
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The Leighton Library contains around 4,000 volumes and 78 manuscripts, dating from the 16th century to the 19th century. The collection is founded on the personal library of Archbishop Robert Leighton (1611-1684).
The building, in The Cross, Dunblane, is one of the oldest purpose built libraries in Scotland and is open to visitors during the summer months. However, books from the collection, which is owned by the Leighton Trustees, may be used only in the University Library.
Please contact Helen Beardsley for further information.
The books in the Leighton Library are included in the University Library catalogue. Here is a list in alphabetical order by author (select 'Leighton Library' from the list).
There is a published catalogue of manuscripts (available for sale).
‘A calm voice in a sea of troubles’: reflections on the life of Robert Leighton (1611-84), clergyman, bibliophile and man of peace’ A Public lecture, given by Dr Alastair Mann (University of Stirling), on 400th anniversary of the birth of Robert Leighton, bishop of Dunblane and Archbishop of Glasgow, delivered as the annual joint lecture of the Dunblane Civic Society and the Dunblane Local History Society (March 2011)
Some material relating to Robert Leighton and the Leighton Library is also held by the Dunblane Museum.