What’s on at Innerpeffray
The Library runs events throughout the year: exhibitions from the collection, talks and workshops inspired by the Library, and music and social events to raise funds for running costs and special projects. Find all the dates for your diary and a downloadable copy of our Footnotes newsletter on this page.
If you are not able to visit us, we have a selection of videos to enjoy from your armchair on our website, bringing alive the collection with our Keeper of Books and Volunteers.
For tickets: Book online via the links given above, or tel. 01764 652819, email info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk.
Dates for Your Diary
| Thurs 10th July, 7pm | The Three Inch Fools present A Midsummer Night’s Dream. They’re back again! In their 10th anniversary year, the Fools present an outdoor performance of an audience favourite in the grounds of the Library. Tickets available here. |
| Fri 1st & Sat 2nd August | Summer Fayre at Innerpeffray. Come along and browse our Summer Fayre in the Schoolroom! Unique gifts from the Library, carefully curated stalls from local artists and crafters, a wide selection of secondhand books, tombola stall and refreshments. 10am – 4pm each day. Free entry. |
| Fri 5th – Sun 7th September | The Innerpeffray Festival. Our festival is back once more, bringing you talks, workshops and music, all celebrating the joy of reading. Hear talks from authors David Greig and Lucy MacRae, music from innovative duo ‘Things Found in Books‘, and try your hand at poetry writing with Jennie Turnbull and bookbinding with Marion Archibald. More information & ticket booking available soon. |
| Wed 8th October, 7pm | The Ted Powell Memorial Lecture. The Friends of Innerpeffray are delighted to invite the Hon. Lord Duthie to deliver this annual lecture. |
2025 Exhibition – Book Marking
Our exhibition in 2025 celebrates books from our collection whose previous owners and readers have marked the books with their own observations, notes and drawings – adding to the history of the volumes and telling fascinating stories of their own.
Browse the Books : Library of Innerpeffray Catalogue Launch
Scotland’s first, free, public lending library is delighted to launch its new catalogue in 2025. Join our team and our special guests Richard Ovenden, Bodley’s Librarian and Sir Alexander McCall Smith, Author for an introduction to Innerpeffray and its collections, a short guide to searching the catalogue and a chance to ask questions about the collection and the catalogue. Watch the launch recording here.
Innerpeffray’s collection includes rare books from the founding of the Library in 1680 including around 500 books from Founder’s collection and many more added in the 18th century when the new library building was established. There are novels and journals bought in the 19th century, as well as more recent additions. The catalogue will enable you to search, for the first time, the Scottish Collection of first editions donated by Janet Burns Saint Germain in 2013.
Although you can’t borrow books at Innerpeffray any more, all books in the collection and exhibitions are available to read, so please do ask if you have an interest in a particular subject. Only our very fragile books are exceptions to this and our guides are always happy to assist.
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In the schoolroom
Free entry, open during usual Library opening hours. Tea/Coffee available, and pre-loved books for sale (honesty box). Please note the schoolroom may be closed to accommodate private bookings and events, do call to check to avoid disappointment.
Private Events
If you would like to hold a private event at the Library, Schoolroom or both please do get in touch. We are delighted to hold book launches, weddings, birthday treats and private tours outwith opening hours.