The Leadhills Reading Society



The Leadhills Miners Library was formed in 1741 and is the oldest subscription library in Great Britain




Old Miners Banner shewing the Library motto


Why not come and visit us here in Leadhills and see our collection of books and local artifacts?


We are open from May to September on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays plus Bank Holidays 2pm to 4pm.


Other times can possibly be arranged by appointment.

Admission £1


School parties welcome through prior bookings
The Secretary,
Leadhills Library,
Main Street,
Leadhills.

Tel 01659 74242 (Answerphone)

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