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Library of Innerpeffray

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Scotland's first free, public lending library - a treasure in the Perthshire countryside. History of reading, stories of the borrowers, rare books and fun stuff!

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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you're heading to Innerpeffray today and come across any 'road closed' signs on the B8062, please be aware the road is only closed for a short stretch between Crieff and the Highlandman Loan - you can still reach us!
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Innerpeffray Festival begins today! There are a few spaces left for our Poison Pen creative writing workshop this afternoon at 2pm with author Elaine Thomson. If you haven't booked your place yet, you can pay on the door 🐍🍄🌿
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Join Alistair Moffat, the 'hiking historian,' on a journey into Perthshire's Jacobite past. We are thrilled this year to be taking the Innerpeffray Lecture to the A.K. Bell Library in Perth @cpklibraries where we hope you will join us. Tickets can be booked here: museumshops.uk/product/the-...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
As the World Cup gets underway, it's worth remembering that the beautiful game has always been popular in Scotland - so much so, that King James I banned the game in 1424. 'Laws & acts of Parliament made by King James the I & his royal successors kings of Scotland' David Lindsay, Edinburgh, 1681.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Many thanks to Roderick Wordie for sharing an afternoon with a rapt audience last Saturday, regaling us with tales of his grandfather Sir James Wordie's experiences on Shackleton's 'Endurance' expedition. A treat also to see some of his grandfather's artefacts from his days of polar exploration.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
This weekend at Innerpeffray: Free Exhibition of Shackleton's 'Heart of the Antarctic' in the Schoolroom - Saturday 10am-1pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm. Saturday afternoon's talk will begin at 2pm in the Schoolroom, doors at 1.30. This event is now sold out - look forward to welcoming you all.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Before we know it, the summer will be upon us, bringing with it the return of the The Three Inch Fools to Innerpeffray. Join us Wed 1 July for a fun-filled adventure through Arthurian myth & legend. Book tickets now to be sure of a seat: museumshops.uk/product/thre...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
It will soon be time for our exhibition on Sat 30 & Sun 31 May, celebrating Sir Ernest Shackleton. Please note that the talk on Sat 30 is SOLD OUT. We have a waiting list so if you have tickets but can no longer attend, let us know! The Library will be CLOSED for tours from 2-4pm on Sat 30th.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Even in this grey February, our drifts of snowdrops are are a welcome sign of Spring approaching. Our season for tours begins on 1 March, but our grounds are always open, so do come for a walk to enjoy this glorious sight.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
If you're coming to Carols in the Chapel on Sun 7 Dec, why not pop into our shop for a browse? The shop will be open before & after the concert. Check out our new Book Bauble Kits. ***Please note, the Carols concert is now SOLD OUT - sorry to anyone who may have missed out on tickets this time***
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Nearly the end of our season and we're having two special Tours with the Keeper tomorrow: find out all about our Bookmarking exhibition before it closes at the end of the month. Tickets here: innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk Online booking closes at midnight tonight.
a circle with text handwritten inside.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Coming up at Innerpeffray we have our closing talk of the season, the Ted Powell Memorial Lecture on Wed 8th October. Members of the Friends of Innerpeffray can attend for free, but please book your place! Tickets for non-members £10, book here: innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/whats-on/
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Buchan, we are reading excerpts of his most famous book, The Thirty Nine Steps at 1100 BST LIVE on YouTube www.youtube.com/@Innerpeffra... join us if you can.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
At our Festival, author & musician L.A.MacRae will be talking to us abouther debut novel. Hosted by our assistant keeper and trad singer Naomi, expect a weaving of music & readings and the explorations of a writer. Sat 6th Sept 15.30. innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Next up in our festival programme is a unique opportunity to hear celebrated playwright, theatre director and author David Greig. On the afternoon of Sat 6 Sept, he'll be sharing insights about the writing of his debut novel, 'Columba's Bones'. innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We are very excited to be welcoming 'Things Found in Books' to our festival! Join singer-songwriters Yvonne Lyon & Boo Hewerdine to hear their songs inspired by things found in old books. Tickets £15, Saturday 6th September 7pm. Bookings and enquiries here: innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
If Books Could Kill! This year at Innerpeffray we discovered that we have some poisonous books in our collection. Join our poet in residence Jennie Turnbull on Friday 5th September for a creative foray into the power of the written word. innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Hooray! We're having a festival! The Innerpeffray Festival returns for 2025 from Friday 5-Sunday 7 Sept. Check out our website for a programme of poetry, workshops, fiction, readings and music - inspired by the marks we make in books. The festival is sponsored by the Friends of Innerpeffray.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
We're looking forward to our Summer Fayre next Friday and Saturday! Local craftspeople, refreshments and lots of secondhand #books
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Prompted us to have a look at this copy of The life and letters of Sir John Everett Millais, by his son, 1899
Two books sitting on a cushion, one open at a painting entitled The Order of Release, showing a kilted man in the arms of a woman. Painting by John Everett Millais. Closed book shows title of book the Life and Letters of Mr John Everett Millais.Two books sitting on a cushion, one open at picture of a painting entitled The Royalist: a woman holds the hand of a man hiding in a tree. Painting by John Everett Millais. Closed book shows title of book the Life and Letters of Mr John Everett Millais.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Where better to cool off on a sunny day than an 18th century building with *very* thick walls! #cool
woodcut image of sun with face and 16 rays radiating from centre.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
*SOLD OUT* We are both excited and sorry (for anyone who has missed out) that we have reached capacity for our event this evening. See other dates for the Three Inch Fools here: www.threeinchfools.com/upcoming-per...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
*SOLD OUT* Sorry, we have reached capacity for our event this evening. If you've missed out, see other dates for the Three Inch Fools here: www.threeinchfools.com/upcoming-per...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Our next event is the fabulous frolic of the Three Inch Fools outdoor Shakespeare with music and madness! Thurs 10th July at 7pm Book here: innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
A musical event with a difference later this month at Innerpeffray - Viola da Gamba player Sarah Small is cycling the length and breadth of the UK, performing a programme of music from the 17th cent to today. Tickets £15, book via the 'What's On' page on our website, link in bio.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We have a musical month approaching in June, beginning with this celebration of the life & songs of Carolina Oliphant of Gask. Join Freeland Barbour & Gerda Stevenson for a stirring afternoon on Sun 1st June. Tickets £15, available here: innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
We’re ready for our first visit of the season from a busload from the Netherlands. This means no full tours of the library between 2-4pm every Thurs between now & September-BUT you can still explore Scottish first editions! Image of tulips (how appropriate!) from 'Familiar Garden Flowers,' 1879.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
On Wednesday 14th May, we're delighted to welcome Mike Bullock, Chief Exec of the Northern Lighthouse Board to talk all things lighthouses - and beyond! Talk begins at 7pm in the Old Schoolroom. Tickets £10, available here: innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Very excited for the installation of 'Reading Forms; A Site-Specific Exhibition' today! Gorgeous work by textile Artist Helen Gallogly will be on display at Innerpeffray during May, with a launch event tomorrow eve and tours & talks throughout the month.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
All hail #Macbeth! #ShakespearesBirthday We are delighted to be loaning our copy of Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles (1577) to @perthmuseum.bsky.social for their latest exhibition - opens Friday! perthmuseum.co.uk/inside-the-m...
A woodcut images showing two men on horses wearing doublet and hose and feathered hats and three women in full length decorated dresses and elaborate headdresses
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
It's been a long time coming, but we are at last able to share our full catalogue online and we invite you to join us for the launch.
collage of pictures showing handwritten book sitting on desk beside laptop, plus man standing in old library with bookshelves and arched window, plus man seated in front of bookshelves.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Tickets for the launch of Helen Gallogly's Reading Forms exhibition are now available! #textileartist #booklove #lovelibraries innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
In front of a stone doorway a woman holds a crescent shaped object, patterned in black and white with sun, moon and star forms, her face looking through.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Up next at Innerpeffray on Wednesday 9th April - a special evening of words and music performed by Crawford Logan, Peter Banks & Joan Taylor. We had a wonderful evening last year, and this event promises to be no less engaging. It will be preceded by the Friends's AGM at 6.30 in the Schoolroom
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of novelist, biographer, historian and writer of the 'shocker' John Buchan. We are delighted to be hosting a talk from his granddaughter Ursula Buchan on 20th March "Beyond the 39 Steps" innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk/innerpeffray...
Smiling woman standing in front of a tree.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Did you know you can visit our #HeritageTrail all year round (free). We're closed while we create our next exhibition so here are some outdoor pictures to tempt you.
View over river to mountains topped with snow and pink sunriseSunriseover frosty fields and woods Lamplit path through woods to large white building in winter.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Our book hedgehog Henrietta has a festive hat for the Carols this weekend.
Hedgehigmade of folded book wearing a red pointed hat
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
As Advent draws nigh, so too do our traditional carol concerts, led by the Innerpeffray Singers - two in the Library on Sat 31st Nov and one in the Innerpeffray Chapel on Sun 1st Dec. Tickets available here: innerpeffray-library.arttickets.org.uk Book now and come join the happy throng!
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The Wreath Making Workshop is going ahead today - and a repeat session tomorrow, Sunday 24th at 2.30pm. Spaces available on the door for both (£35).
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
We're greatly looking forward to a night of "pleasing terror" this evening with Nunkie Theatre and the tales of M.R. James. There are only a couple of spaces left, and the performance starts at 7pm sharp in the Schoolroom, no late admittances. Suitable for ages 13+, tickets £18.00
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Can anyone tell us who 'the Ph ---' is/are in Ramsay's ode? #18thcentury #scottishliterature #poetry 🧐
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 03/10/2024
Big thanks to Sue Lawrence and our Friends for the event on Saturday highlighting Mrs Maciver's Cookery and Pastry and Sue's New Scottish Baking!
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 26/09/2024
The season is changing...
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 07/04/2024
Our latest newsletter, Footnotes is out now. Download here on our website, or join the mailing list. innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/whats-on/
Daffodils and snowdrops in front of a large tree trunk
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 04/04/2024
A pleasure to show Ochil and South Perthshire MP John Nicolson and his lovely team round Innerpeffray last month.
Group of seven people standing in library with display cases in background.
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 30/03/2024
Wishing our friends at Perth Museum #PerthMuseumUK all the best for their Opening Day! Sending love and #Unicorns of course for their opening exhibition.
Woodcut of Unicorn from Coryate's Crudities 1611, reprinted in 1776Woodcut of Unicorn from Topsell's Historie of Foure-Footed Beastes, 1607
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 24/03/2024
By Studie and by Watchfullness, The Jemme of Knowledge, we possesse. Emblems, 1635
engraving of owl sitting on a book with motto, from Emblems, George Wither, 1635
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Library of Innerpeffray @innerpeffray.bsky.social · 23/03/2024
Your favourite historic Scottish library @innerpeffray.bsky.social is now on bluesky - who should we follow? #librarylove #rarebooks #Scotland
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