Innerpeffray Library, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3RF

Scotland's first free Public Lending Library

No visit to Perthshire is complete without discovering The Library of Innerpeffray.

Step back in time to Enlightenment Scotland and explore Scotland’s cultural heritage through the books read by local people in this beautiful and tranquil setting, just a short, ten minute drive from Crieff or Auchterarder.

We look forward to welcoming you to this unspoilt treasure in Strathearn, Perthshire.

Contact Library Manager and Keeper, Lara Haggerty with any questions by telephone, or email using the link in the menu on the left.

Scotland's Oldest Lending Library publishes first book:

The First Light by George Chamier

A Collector's Piece; a limited edition of 500, leather bound on parchment paper, printed on letterpress machines with hand-set type, featuring illustrations from the Library's books.

Each copy is individually numbered and signed by the author.

Price £150: sold in aid of library funds. Please e-mail or telephone to order (details in left navigation pane).

Current Exhibitions

Into the Light
Innerpeffray and Enlightenment Scotland

Although the library as an institution is over 330 years old the present Library building is 250 years old in 2012 and we explore the life and times of Robert Hay Drummond, Patron of the Library who commissioned the handsome Georgian design and added over 1500 books to the collection.

The main exhibition focusses on Enlightenment Scotland, with examples from the collection of the great thinkers of the time such as David Hume and Lord Monboddo.  The exhibition also reveals what local people were reading in the 18^th century.

There is a display of books belonging to Hay Drummond, who became Archbishop of York and preached the sermon at the Coronation of George III, and a further display of books marking the 400^th anniversary of the birth of James Graham, First Marquis of Montrose.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Library of Innerpeffray.

 

Visit other Drummond connections
www.stobhall.com
www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk

"Beautiful library, interesting visit and rare old books! Thanks for the explanations"
Bruno and Nicole, France

"I will recommend the Library and Chapel to family and friends."
Wilson & Anne, Fife

"Wonderful to visit as always"
Michael & Margaret, Bridge of Allan

More details on the "Visiting" Page, including a Google map