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Public Library, Margaret Street, Inverness

A Category A Listed Building in Inverness Central, Highland

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Coordinates

Latitude: 57.4811 / 57°28'51"N

Longitude: -4.2245 / 4°13'28"W

OS Eastings: 266723

OS Northings: 845606

OS Grid: NH667456

Mapcode National: GBR H8YY.FNN

Mapcode Global: WH4GH.27L9

Plus Code: 9C9QFQJG+C5

Entry Name: Public Library, Margaret Street, Inverness

Listing Name: Margaret Street, Former Farraline Park School

Listing Date: 15 June 1981

Category: A

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 379859

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB35311

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200379859

Location: Inverness

County: Highland

Town: Inverness

Electoral Ward: Inverness Central

Traditional County: Inverness-shire

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Description

William Robertson, 1839-41. Greek Doric; ashlar, channelled base, 1-storey in height of 2, centre hexastyle portico and pediment; 4-bay wings, coupled angle pilasters, architraved and corniced windows with marked entasis; at ends, recessed entrance porches, coupled angle pilasters and full entablature, architraved and pedimented doorpieces. Undistinguished additions at rear.

Statement of Interest

Built as Dr Bell's School.

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