Watt Library, Greenock

Name: Watt Library
Address: Greenock, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Greenock

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Facts and practical information

The Watt Library or Watt Monument Library in Greenock, Scotland, opened on its current site in 1837 and was the direct descendant of the Greenock Library, a subscription library founded in 1783. It closed as a subscription library in 1971 and re-opened as a public facility in 1973 under the name of the Watt Library, specialising in Local History and Archives. The building was designed in the Gothic revival style by architect Sir Edward Blore and is a listed building. It has undergone recent refurbishment and re-opened in November 2019 as the Watt Institution, incorporating the McLean Museum Watt Lecture Hall and Inverclyde Archives. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'3"N, 4°45'57"W

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Greenock United Kingdom

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Day trips

Watt Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old West Kirk, McLean Museum, Beacon Youth, Lyle Hill.

~1860 ftN
Church
Old West Kirk, Greenock
9 min walk • The Old West Kirk of the Church of Scotland, authorised by a 1589 Royal Charter and first opened in 1591, is noted as the first Presbyterian church built in Scotland following the Scottish Reformation, and the first approved by the Parliament of Scotland.
~90 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
McLean Museum, Greenock
1 min walk • The McLean Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery situated in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the main museum in the Inverclyde area, it is free to visit and was opened in 1876.
0.7 miE
55°56'52"N • 4°44'60"W
Beacon Youth, Greenock
17 min walk • Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Shopping
1.1 miW
Lookout
Lyle Hill, Greenock
28 min walk • Lyle Hill at the West End of Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, has scenic viewpoints accessible from Lyle Road which was constructed in 1879–1880 and named after Provost Abram Lyle, well known as a sugar refiner.
0.4 miSE
55°56'54"N • 4°45'23"W
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum and Heritage Centre, Greenock
11 min walk • History museum, Specialty museum, Museum
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Easter Greenock Castle, Greenock
40 min walk • Easter Greenock Castle was a castle of unknown design near the burgh of Greenock, Scotland. Built sometime in the mid-sixteenth century, the castle formed the centre of the lands and estates of Cartsburn and Easter Greenock.
~1660 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock
8 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock, is located in Union Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is an active Anglican church in the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is designated by Historic Environment Scotland as a Category B listed building.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Glenpark Cricket Ground, Greenock
14 min walk • Glenpark Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Greenock, Scotland. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1869 when Greenock played the Players of Scotland. Scotland played their first first-class match there in 1926 against Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Watt Library?

Nearby attractions include McLean Museum, Greenock (1 min walk), St John the Evangelist's Church, Greenock (8 min walk), Old West Kirk, Greenock (9 min walk), Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Museum and Heritage Centre, Greenock (11 min walk).

How to get to Watt Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Watt Library:

Bus

Greenock Bus Station (5 min walk)

Train

Greenock West (7 min walk)
Greenock Central (18 min walk)