1902 – Carnegie Library, Falkirk, Scotland

In 1897 philanthropist and businessman Andrew Carnegie pledged £2,500 to build a new library in the town, with the remainder of the funds raised by public subscription. The Town Council awarded the design contract to architects McArthy and Watson of Edinburgh. Building work was completed in 1902 when Carnegie visited to officially open the building, although lending did not start until 1904. Extended in the 1990s with a new wing and entrance atrium.