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.
For tickets: Book online via the links given below, or tel. 01764 652819, email info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk.
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.
Dates for your diary
Fri 1st – Sun 31st March | Madertie Month at Innerpeffray. In honour of our Founder, visits to the Library are free all month long. Normal opening hours apply. Kindly supported by the Friends of Innerpeffray. | Free |
Wed 10th Apr 7pm | Friends of Innerpeffray AGM and Talk – the Dehlers of Innerpeffray. Library volunteer Gillean Ford will share some of the remarkable tales of the Dehler family who lived in the Library in the 1940s. Tickets £10, FREE for FOIL members. Book here. | |
Sun 14th Apr 2pm | Dr Gavin Lindsay : Rome’s Caledonian Corridor. A talk about a new booklet published by the Library of Innerpeffray, exploring the archaelogical legacy of the Roman sites throughout Perthshire. Optional walk after the talk to the sites adjacent to the Library. Tickets from £5, book here. | |
Thu 18th April 2pm & 7pm | Friends Tours with the Keeper – exclusively for FOIL members, join Lara for a bespoke private tour of the new exhibition plus refreshments. Tickets available here. | |
Sun 2nd Jun, time TBC | Jim Jermyn – New Zealand’s Alpine Wonderland. World-renowned horticulturalist and former head gardener at Perth’s Branklyn Gardens Jim Jermyn will share tales of alpine plant collecting in New Zealand. Tickets and more details available soon. | |
Thurs 11th Jul, time 7pm | Three Inch Fools – The Comedy of Errors. The ever-popular outdoor theatre company are back, and the clock is ticking as The Fools try to untangle an almighty mess in this farcical tale of twins and chaos. Full details and ticket booking available soon. |
2024 Exhibition – Travelling Tales
Our exhibition in 2024 celebrates visitors to the library over the ages, and books from our collections whose authors have wandered the wide world, both overseas and at home.
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.
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.