List of libraries in Scotland

Last updated March 06, 2026

National Libraries

National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Public libraries by local authority area

Aberdeen City

Kincorth Library
Aberdeen Central Library
Airyhall Library
Bridge of Don Library
Bucksburn Library
Cornhill Library
Cove Library (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Culter Library
Cults Library and Learning Centre
Dyce Library
Ferryhill Library
Kaimhill Library
Mastrick Library
Northfield Library
Tillydrone Library
Torry Library
Woodside Library^[1]

Aberdeenshire

Aberchirder Library
Aberdeenshire Library and Information Service Library Headquarters
Aboyne Library
Alford Library
Ballater Library
Balmedie Library
Banchory Library
Banff Library
Boddam Library
Bracoden Library
Cairnbulg/Inverallochy Library
Cruden Bay Library
Ellon Library
Fettercairn Library
Fraserburgh Library
Huntly Library
Insch Library
Inverbervie Library
Inverurie Library
Kemnay Library
Kintore Library
Macduff Library
Mearns Community Library
Meldrum Library
Mintlaw Library
New Pitsligo Library
Newmachar Library
Newtonhill Library
Peterhead Library
Portlethen Library
Portsoy Library
Rosehearty Library
Stonehaven Library
Strichen Library
Turriff Library
Westhill Library^[2]

Angus

Arbroath Library
Brechin Library
Carnoustie Library
Forfar Library
Kirriemuir Library
Monifieth Library
Montrose Library ^[3]

Argyll and Bute

Campbeltown Library
Cardross Library
Dunoon Library
Helensburgh Library
Lochgilphead Library
Oban Library
Rosneath Library
Rothesay Library
Tarbert Library^[4]

Clackmannanshire

Alloa Library
Alva Community Access Point
Tillicoultry Library
Sauchie Library
Tullibody Library^[5]

Dumfries and Galloway

Annan Library
Castle Douglas Library
Dalbeattie Library
Dalry Library (Castle Douglas, Scotland)
Eastriggs Library
Ewart Library
Gatehouse Library
Georgetown Library
Gretna Library and Customer Service Centre
Kirkconnel Library
Kirkcudbright Library
Langholm Library
Lochmaben Library
Lochside Library
Lochthorn Library
Lockerbie Library
Moffat Library
Newton Stewart Library
Port William Library
Sanquhar Library
Stranraer Library
Thornhill Library
Whithorn Library
Wigtown Library^[6]

Dundee

Ardler Community Library
Arthurstone Community Library
Charleston Community Centre and Library
Coldside Community Library
Douglas Community and Library Centre
Dundee City Council. Central Library
Dundee City Council. HUB Community Centre and Library
Fintry Community Library
Kirkton Community Centre and Library
Lochee Community Library
Menzieshill Community Centre and Library
Whitfield Community Library & Learning Centre
Blackness Community Library
Broughty Ferry Community Library^[7]

East Ayrshire

Auchinleck Library
Bellfield Library
Crosshouse Library
Cumnock Library
Dalmellington Library
Dalrymple Library
Darvel Library
Drongan Library
East Ayrshire Leisure. Dick Institute
Galston Library
Kilmaurs Library
Mauchline Library
New Cumnock Library
Newmilns Library
Patna Community Library
Stewarton Library^[8]

East Dunbartonshire

Bishopbriggs Library
Brookwood Library
Craighead Library
Lennoxtown Library
Lenzie Library
Milngavie Library
Westerton Library
William Patrick Library^[9]

East Lothian

Dunbar Library
East Linton Library
Gullane Library
Haddington Library
John Gray Centre (Library)
Longniddry Library
Musselburgh Library
North Berwick Library
Ormiston Library
Port Seton Library
Prestonpans Library
Tranent Library
Wallyford Library^[10]

East Renfrewshire

Barrhead Community Library
Thornliebank Library
Giffnock Library
Clarkston Library
Netherlee Library
Busby Library
Eaglesham Community Library
Mearns Community Library
Neilston Community Library
Uplawmoor Community Library^[11]

City of Edinburgh

Balerno Library
Balgreen Library
Blackhall Library
Colinton Library
Corstorphine Library
Craigmillar Library
Currie Library
Drumbrae Library
Edinburgh Central Library
Fountainbridge Library
Gilmerton Library
Granton Library
Kirkliston Library
Leith Community Library
McDonald Road Library
Moredun Library
Morningside Library
Muirhouse Library
Newington Library
Oxgangs Library
Piershill Library
Portobello Library
Ratho Library
Sighthill Library
South Neighbourhood Office and Library
South Queensferry Library
Stockbridge library
Wester Hailes Library^[12]

Eilean Siar

Castlebay Library
Daliburgh Community Library
Lionacleit Community Library
Shawbost Community Library
Stornoway Library
Tarbert Community Library^[13]

Falkirk

Bo'ness Library
Bonnybridge Library
Denny Library
Falkirk Library
Grangemouth Library
Larbert Library
Meadowbank Library
Slamannan Library^[14]

Fife

Aberdour Library
Anstruther Library
Auchtermuchty Library
Benarty Library
Buckhaven Library and Museum
Burntisland Library and Museum
Cadham Library
Cardenden Library
Cupar Library
Dalgety Bay Library
Duloch Community Campus
Dunfermline Carnegie Library
Elie Library
Fountainbrae Library
Henry Tudor Library
Inverkeithing Library and Heritage Centre
Kelty Library
Kennoway Library
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Ladybank Library
Leslie Library
Leven Library
Methil Library and Local Office
Newport Library and Heritage Centre
Oakley Library
Rosyth Library
Rothes Halls Library
St Andrews Library
St Monans Library
Tayport Library
Templehall Library
Valleyfield Library^[15]

City of Glasgow

Anniesland Library and Learning Centre
Baillieston Library and Learning Centre
Barmulloch Library and Learning Centre
Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre
Busby Community Library
Cardonald Library and Learning Centre
Castlemilk Library and Learning Centre
Clarkston Community Library
Couper Institute Library
Dennistoun Library and Learning Centre
Drumchapel Library and Learning Centre
Easterhouse - The Library at the Bridge
Elder Park Library and Learning Centre
Giffnock Community Library
Gorbals Library and Learning Centre
Govanhill Library and Learning Centre
Hillhead Library and Learning Centre
Ibrox Library and Learning Centre
Knightswood Library and Learning Centre
Langside Library and Learning Centre
Library at GOMA
Maryhill Library and Learning Centre
Milton Library and Learning Centre
Netherlee Community Library
Parkhead Library and Learning Centre
Partick Library and Learning Centre
Pollok Library and Learning Centre
Pollokshaws Library and Learning Centre
Pollokshields Library and Learning Centre
Possilpark Library and Learning Centre
Riddrie Library and Learning Centre
Royston Library and Learning Centre
Shettleston Library and Learning Centre
Springburn Library and Learning Centre
The Mitchell Library
Thornliebank Community Library
Whiteinch Library and Learning Centre
Woodside Library and Learning Centre^[16]

Highland

Achiltibuie Library
Alness Library
Ardersier Library
Ardnamurchan Community Library
Aviemore Library
Badenoch Library and Learning Centre
Beauly Library
Belford Library
Bettyhill Library/Service Point
Bonar Bridge Library
Broadford Library and Service Point
Brora Library
Caol Library
Cromarty Library
Culloden Library
Dingwall Library
Dornoch Library
Fort William Library
Fortrose Community Library
Gairloch Library
Glenurquhart Community Library
Golspie Library
Grantown on Spey Library
Helmsdale Library/Service Point
Inshes Community Library
Invergordon Library
Inverness Library
Kinlochleven Library
Knoydart Library
Kyle of Lochalsh Library
Lairg Library Community Centre
Lochcarron Library
Muir of Ord Library
Nairn Library
Plockton Library
Portree Community Library
Tain Library
Thurso Library
Ullapool Community Library
Wick Library^[17]

Inverclyde

Gourock Library
Greenock Central Library
Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Library
Kilmacolm Library
Port Glasgow Library
South West Branch Library
Watt Library ^[18]

Midlothian

Dalkeith Library
Danderhall Library
Gorebridge Library
Lasswade Library
Loanhead Library
Newbattle Library
Newtongrange Library
Penicuik Library
Roslin Library^[19]

Moray

Aberlour Library
Buckie Library
Burghead Library
Cullen Library
Dufftown Library
Elgin Library
Forres Library
Keith Library
Lossiemouth Library
Milne's Learning Centre
Tomintoul Library^[20]

North Ayrshire

Ardrossan Library
Arran Library
Beattie Library
Beith Library
Bourtreehill Library
Dalry Library (Dalry, Scotland)
Dreghorn Library
Fairlie Library
Irvine Library
Kilbirnie Library
Kilwinning Library
Largs Library
Millport Library
Saltcoats Library
Skelmorlie Library
Springside Library
West Kilbride Library^[21]

North Lanarkshire

Abronhill Library
Airdrie Public Library
Bellshill Cultural Centre Library
Chapelhall Library
Chryston Library
Cleland Library
Coatbridge Library
Condorrat Library
Cumbernauld Central Library
Eastfield Library
Kilsyth Library
Moodiesburn Library
Motherwell Library
New Stevenston Library
Newarthill Library
Newmains Library
Shotts Library
Stepps Library
Viewpark Library
Wishaw Library ^[22]

Orkney Islands

Orkney Library and Archive
Stromness Library^[23]

Perth & Kinross

A. K. Bell Library: Library Headquarters
Alyth Library
Auchterarder Library
Birnam Library
Blairgowrie Library
Breadalbane Community Library
Comrie Library
Coupar Angus Library
Loch Leven Community Library
North Inch Community Library
Pitlochry Library
Scone Library
Strathearn Community Library ^[24]

Renfrewshire

Bishopton Library
Bridge of Weir Library
Erskine Library
Ferguslie Park Library
Foxbar Library
Glenburn Library
Johnstone Library
Linwood Library
Lochwinnoch Library
Paisley Central Library
Ralston Library
Renfrew Library^[25]

Scottish Borders

Coldstream Library
Duns Library
Earlston Library
Eyemouth Library
Galashiels Library
Hawick Library
Innerleithen Library Contact Centre
Jedburgh Library
Kelso Library
Melrose Library
Peebles Library
Selkirk Library^[26]

Shetland Islands

Shetland Library

South Ayrshire

Alloway Library
Ballantrae Library
Forehill Library
Girvan Library
Maybole Library
Mossblown Library
Prestwick Library
South Ayrshire Libraries. Carnegie Library
Symington Library
Tarbolton Lorimer Library
Troon Library^[27]

South Lanarkshire

Biggar Public Library
Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Community Wing (Library)
Blantyre Library
Bothwell Library
Burnbank Library
Calderwood Library
Cambuslang Library
Carluke Library
Cathkin Library
East Kilbride Central Library
Fairhill Library
Forth Library
Greenhills Library
Halfway Library
Hamilton Town House Library
Hillhouse Library
King's Park Library
Lanark Library
Larkhall Library
Lesmahagow Library
Rutherglen Library
St Leonards Library
Stonehouse Library
Strathaven Library
Uddingston Library^[28]

Stirling

Balfron Library
Bannockburn Library
Bridge of Allan Library
Callander Library
Cambusbarron Library
Cowie Library
Doune Library
Drymen Library
Dunblane Library
Fallin Library
Killin Library
Plean Library
Raploch Xpress Library
St Ninians Library
Stirling Council Library Service. Central Library
Strathblane Library^[29]

West Dunbartonshire

Alexandria Library
Balloch Library
Clydebank Library
Dalmuir Library
Dumbarton Library
Duntocher Library
Parkhall Library^[30]

West Lothian

Almondbank Library
Armadale Community Centre and Library
Bathgate Library
Blackburn Connected
Blackridge Library
Broxburn Library
Carmondean Library
East Calder Library
Fauldhouse Partnership Centre
Lanthorn Library
Linlithgow Library
Pumpherston Library
West Calder Library
Whitburn Library^[31]

Specialised libraries

Academic libraries

References

↑ "Find my local library". Aberdeen Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Find my local library". Aberdeenshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Find a library". Angus Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries & Archives". Argyll & Bute Council. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library branches". Clackmannanshire library. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Local libraries". Dumfries & Galloway Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Find a library". Leisure & Culture Dundee. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries in East Ayrshire". East Ayrshire Leisure. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Your local library". ED Leisure & Culture. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library Locations". East Lothian Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Your local library". East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library locations & opening hours". City of Edinburgh Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries & opening hours". Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries". Falkirk Community Trust. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "All Venues". Fife Cultural Trust. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Join your local library". Glasgow Life. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries". highlifehighland.com/libraries/. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library locations". Inverclyde Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries in Midlothian". Midlothian. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library locations & opening hours". Moray Council. 28 October 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Find a library". North Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Your library". Culture NL. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Orkney Library & Archive". Orkney Library. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Your local library". Culture Perth & Kinross. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries & opening hours". Renfrewshire Libraries. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Find your nearest library". Live Borders. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library opening hours". South Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Library locations". South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Your local library". Stirling Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries". West Dunbartonshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
↑ "Libraries". West Lothian Council. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

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[1] "Find my local library". Aberdeen Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[2] "Find my local library". Aberdeenshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[3] "Find a library". Angus Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[4] "Libraries & Archives". Argyll & Bute Council. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[5] "Library branches". Clackmannanshire library. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[6] "Local libraries". Dumfries & Galloway Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[7] "Find a library". Leisure & Culture Dundee. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[8] "Libraries in East Ayrshire". East Ayrshire Leisure. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[9] "Your local library". ED Leisure & Culture. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[10] "Library Locations". East Lothian Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[11] "Your local library". East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[12] "Library locations & opening hours". City of Edinburgh Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[13] "Libraries & opening hours". Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[14] "Libraries". Falkirk Community Trust. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[15] "All Venues". Fife Cultural Trust. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[16] "Join your local library". Glasgow Life. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[17] "Libraries". highlifehighland.com/libraries/. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[18] "Library locations". Inverclyde Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[19] "Libraries in Midlothian". Midlothian. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[20] "Library locations & opening hours". Moray Council. 28 October 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[21] "Find a library". North Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[22] "Your library". Culture NL. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[23] "Orkney Library & Archive". Orkney Library. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[24] "Your local library". Culture Perth & Kinross. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[25] "Libraries & opening hours". Renfrewshire Libraries. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[26] "Find your nearest library". Live Borders. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[27] "Library opening hours". South Ayrshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[28] "Library locations". South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[29] "Your local library". Stirling Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[30] "Libraries". West Dunbartonshire Council. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

[31] "Libraries". West Lothian Council. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2018.

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