collection in 1694. The library was to be devoted for the use of the public and became the first public lending library in Scotland.

In 1739, Robert Hay Drummond inherited the Innefpeffray Estate, he commissioned the architect Charles Freebairn to erect the purpose-built library and reading room. The Georgian building was completed in 1762 and was larger than the original library, to house the Drummond family collection as well as Robert's own collection which he donated to the library.

Innerpeffray Library

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