Innerpeffray Library, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3RF
01764 652819

 

Links to
Historic Scotland
National Trust for Scotland

New Exhibition

Madertie’s Century – the life and times of our Founder David Lord Madertie, celebrating 400 years since his birth into one of Scotland’s most revolutionary centuries the 1600s.  We explore life in his times, his friendship with Montrose and part in the Covenanting War, his love of home and garden and the creation of Innerpeffray Library and School, through books from our collection.

 

Also discover

• more about the King James Bible, on the 400^th anniversary of first publication, and the impact of this new version in English.  Innerpeffray has a 1613 edition in a handsome leather binding with metal clasps.
• Saint or Sinner – the changing public face of Mary Magdalen in Innerpeffray’s books.
  
  

Events

 

Music and Tea

The perfect way to spend Sunday afternoon: The Library of Innerpeffray is delighted to announce the programme of Music and Tea for 2011.

 

Join us in the Library for an introduction to the afternoon’s performance, enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea in the Schoolroom, rounded off with a concert in the excellent acoustic surroundings of Innerpeffray Chapel.

 

We have three Music and Tea events this year, with a wide selection of musical styles.  We are also delighted to offer a discount for anyone booking for all three events.

 

All Music and Tea Events start at 3.30pm in The Library.  Booking is essential as space is strictly limited.  Tickets cost £15 each, including entrance to the Library, afternoon tea and concert. 

 

Special offer: book for all three concerts and save £5 with our triple ticket just £40.

 

Reserve your tickets or request a booking form by telephone on 01764 652819 or email musicandtea@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk

 

 

Sunday 22nd May

 

Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, (EMGO) play a varied selection of European Classical music and Folk tunes.

 

 

Sunday 26 June

 

Elisabeth, Iain and MoragAnne play a diverse repertoire, incorporating Scottish traditional music alongside Renaissance and Baroque sounds, using a variety of stringed and woodwind instruments.

 

 

Sunday 4 September

 

Sheena Wellington, Scotland’s leading traditional singer, performs a selection of her favourite songs.

 

Music and Supper

Sat 23 July is ‘A Grand Night for Singing’ with Craig Dennis and Friends.

A summer evening treat for lovers of songs from Broadway and the West End. 

Champagne in the Library and a tapas supper crowned with a concert, what better way to help us raise funds for Scotland’s Oldest Free Public Lending Library?

 

Tickets £25, from the Library.

What’s On

Friends of Innerpeffray Library (FOIL) - Lecture Programme for the Year

Apart from the AGM, talks are at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30, refreshments served from 7.00. Advance booking is essential.

Phone John Hughes, 01764 654323 or Jean Ann Scott Miller, 01764 653270, or pick up a booking form in the Library.  Audiences in the Schoolroom will be capped at 60.

Cover charge £5 for FOIL members and £7 for guests.

 

Wednesday June 8.

Venue: Innerpeffray Chapel

Acclaimed novelist and historian James Robertson: "The Case of Joseph Knight: Slavery and Freedom in Enlightenment Scotland"

THURSDAY, 7th July.

Venue: Innerpeffray Chapel

 James Naughtie will speak on "Journalism and Books: A Life with Words".

Wednesday August 17.

Venue: Innerpeffray Chapel

Professor Susan Black, forensic anthropologist and Head of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, University of Dundee: "From Iraq to Paedophiles"

Wednesday September 14.

Venue: Innerpeffray Schoolroom

Louise Yeoman, Curator of Early Modern Manuscripts at the National Library of Scotland, BBC broadcaster, author of Reportage Scotland: History in the Making: "The Great Michael"

Wednesday October 12.

Venue: Innerpeffray Chapel

Stuart Brooks, Chief Executive, John Muir Trust: "John Muir and the Work of the John Muir Trust"

Wednesday December 14. "Carols for Innerpeffray"

Venue: St Andrew's Halls, Strathearn Terrace, Crieff.

Tickets £10

Apart from the AGM, talks are at 7.00 p.m. for 7.30, refreshments served from 7.00. Advance booking is essential. Phone John Hughes, 01764 654323 or Jean Ann Scott Miller, 01764 653270. Audiences in the Schoolroom will be capped at 60. Cover charge £5 for FOIL members and £7 for guests.

 

If you would like further information about FOIL (Friends of Innerpeffray Library, a Scottish Charity SC 023545) and how you can help the Library, please contact Lilian Baird, Secretary