A. K. Bell Library

A. K. Bell Library
Main façade, 2018
Map
General information
Address2–8 York Place
Perth, Perth and Kinross
CountryScotland
Coordinates56°23′43″N 3°26′15″W / 56.395273°N 3.4374628°W / 56.395273; -3.4374628
Current tenantsA. K. Library
Named forArthur Kinmond Bell
Construction started1834
Completed1838 (186 years ago) (1838)
Design and construction
Architect(s)William Mackenzie
Other information
Public transit accessNational Rail Perth
Website
www.culturepk.org.uk/your-local-library/ak-bell-library/
Listed Building – Category A
Official nameYork Place, A K Bell Library including Boundary Wall to York Place
Designated20 May 1965
Reference no.LB39323

The A. K. Bell Library is an historic building on York Place in Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The building was originally a hospital before becoming a municipal building and later a library. The central section of the building is Category A listed.[1] The lodge to the estate, now removed from its original location, is Category B listed.[2]

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "York Place, A K Bell Library including Boundary Wall to York Place (LB39323)". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "4 York Place, The Lodge, including gatepiers (LB39324)". Retrieved 30 September 2021.