[2] The building, situated on the western outskirts of the city centre, was originally commissioned as a hospital and was made possible by a gift of £1,000.

[3] It was designed by William Mackenzie in the neoclassical style, built in ashlar stone was officially opened as the County and City Infirmary on 1 October 1838.

At roof level there was a dentilled cornice, a parapet and a stone decoration in the form of a scroll surmounted by a seashell.

[6] After Perth and Kinross District Council opened new offices at 2 High Street, the building closed completely as a municipal facility in 1985.

[14] Derelict and threatened with demolition, the lodge was purchased and restored, with assistance from Historic Scotland, by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust in 2000.

[12] Works of art in the library include a large oil painting in the foyer by the local artist, Dan Stephen, named "Reconstruction".