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Founded 23 Nov, 1741: the oldest subscription library in the British Isles. Perched high in the Southern Uplands of Scotland πŸ“šπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ›°οΈβ›οΈ #librarywithaltitude

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Dear all, due to unforeseen circumstances we've unfortunately had to reschedule our Saturday 7th March talk - 'The Marr Family Line in Leadhills' - to later on in the year . Our apologies.

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06.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our next Winter Talk is on Sat. 14 Feb, 2pm

'Weir’s Way - Leadhills & Wanlockhead in 1979'

A screening of writer & environmentalist Tom Weir’s visits to Leadhills & Wanlockhead.
Presented by Leadhills Heritage Trust Chair Cameron Halfpenny

Admission Β£1
Tea & coffee plus raffle
All welcome

05.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hi folks. Just to advise that the first of our winter series of talks:
'The Marr Family Line in Leadhills', to be held Saturday afternoon, 10 Jan. at 2pm has now been postponed until March due to travel and weather concerns.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
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09.01.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hi folks - happy new year!
Our Winter talks begin on Saturday 10th January 2pm
'The Marr Family Line in Leadhills'

Exploring the Marr family’s connections with Leadhills since the 18thC & showcasing recently donated items

Speaker: Allison Smith (nee Marr)

Tea & coffee plus raffle
Admission Β£1

02.01.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Exploring the story of the oldest library of its kind in Britain 'It was hard drinking, hard living, tough going here, back in the 18th century,' says Cameron Halfpenny, chair of the Leadhills Reading Society

Great article in The National today about the Library, featuring an interview with our own Cameron Halfpenny, Chair of Trustees, and of the Leadhills Reading Society.
@scotnational.bsky.social
www.thenational.scot/news/2562926...

19.11.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Library poster advertising winter talks beginning 10th January 2026

Library poster advertising winter talks beginning 10th January 2026

Some dates for your diary:
our winter talks are back, beginning Sat 10th of January.
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15.11.2025 22:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Open Day conversations

Open Day conversations

Our Open event on Sunday afternoon went very well indeed. Some great conversations about the Library were had with a good turnout of interested folk. Thanks to all who helped organise and make it such a success!!

21.10.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sun 19 Oct, 2-6pm
Fancy a Sunday drive?
Leadhills Miners' Library open afternoon:
find out more about this wee social history treasure & ways you could support it.
On behalf of my fellow Trustees, we'd be delighted to see you.
Please feel free to share this post/poster.
Thanks!
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