Innerpeffray Library, Subscription library in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Innerpeffray Library is a two-story Georgian building from 1762 that contains large reading rooms and book collections spanning several centuries. The structure was designed with care to accommodate visitors who came to read and study.
The institution began in 1680 when it occupied the attic of St. Mary's Chapel, making it Scotland's first public lending library. It later moved to the current Georgian building and has continued its mission of providing books to the community.
The library preserves historical borrowing records that reveal how generations of local families developed their reading habits over time. These handwritten entries offer a window into personal connections to books and community life across the centuries.
The facility is open seasonally from March through October with various daytime hours throughout the week and weekend. Plan to visit during daylight hours to make the most of reading and browsing the collections.
The collection includes the Bible of the Marquis of Montrose and a 1540 Bible with woodcuts by Holbein, the artist of King Henry VIII. These rare volumes demonstrate the remarkable quality of books the library has housed since its founding.
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