Library of Innerpeffray
Innerpeffray
Innerpeffray, by Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3RF, Scotland
01764 652819
Innerpeffray Library, Innerpeffray Mortification
Lara Haggerty, Library Manager and Keeper of Books
Scotland’s first lending library, open to all, now a museum and reference library.
No appointment needed during opening hours, other visits by appointment. Entrance fee £7.50, under 16s free
1st March to 31st October Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sundays 2pm – 5pm, closed 1st November to end February except by special arrangement.
100m walk from car park, on grass and gravel, gentle slope. Lower floor: all level access. Upper floor (main library) has 16 step stone staircase with handrail. Books can be brought to lower floor on request.
No longer lending, but will lend to other museums for display on request.
approximately 5,000
Local newspaper 1907–1915
Small quantity of mss and handwritten records. Record of borrowings from 1747–1968
General biblical, doctrinal and theological works; controversial literature of C15–C18. English, Scottish, Continental Enlightenment
Early books by Scottish printers. Collection of David Drummond, 3rd Lord Madderty, given 1680. Collection of Robert Hay Drummond, Archbishop of York, on his death in 1791. Collection of Janet St Germain given 2013 of Scottish First Editions, Scottish Enlightenment philosophy.
Borrowers’ records and collections as above.
Currently in text form, and being upgraded. Majority of early works on ESTC. Enquiries welcome
Grounds and Schoolroom available for study groups.
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