Super User Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ Airdrie Observatory <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Situated above Airdrie Library, this C(s) listed building is a unique part of Airdrie’s built heritage. Being one of only four such municipal Public Observatories in the United Kingdom, Airdrie is the smallest of the Public Observatories and it dates back to 1896. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Observatory is located above Airdrie Public Library and is a facility owned by North Lanarkshire Council and run in partnership with Airdrie Astronomical Association. The original telescope was donated to Airdrie Library by local astronomer Doctor Reid. It is also Scotland's smallest public observatory.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In 2009 the telescope was dismantled and removed from site to allow an overhaul and extensive refurbishment to be undertaken. Additional works including installing a new Observatory dome and Library Roof were also undertaken at this time.</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></p> Museum 3043 current,55.86647,-3.983053; Airdrie Library Airdrie 10564 No Wellwynd 12/9/2015 10 am to 3 pm <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Visit the county's smallest public observatory and marvel at our unique and historic science equipment. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please Note the Observatory is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. </span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></p> Yes No No No No No No No No No ML6 0AG