Westerkirk Parish Library

Visit one of the oldest lending libraries in Scotland - an historic community library founded in 1793 by the antimony miners who worked at Glendinning. In 1834 famous engineer Thomas Telford gave a large bequest to the library for the buying of books, because he was born in this glen. The building was completed in 1860-63 by local subscription. It is a small, ecclesiastical- looking building with two light Gothic windows and a Gothic chimney. Inside you will find tall wooden bookcases lined with leather covered books. Even in the 21st century in times of great change, the library is still open once a month to the residents of Eskdale.

From Bentpath continue on the B709 for a quarter of a mile. The Library is next door to the old School. Park on the playground.