Museums · Central Scotland
The Library of Innerpeffray
In or near Muthill.
The Library of Innerpeffray — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 8.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Library of Innerpeffray is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Library of Innerpeffray is Scotland's first free public lending library, established in 1680. Visitors can explore its diverse collection of rare books, enjoy guided tours, and visit the nearby medieval St Mary’s Chapel. The site also features a Heritage Trail that tells the story of Innerpeffray through the centuries.
Place summary
The Library of Innerpeffray is a museum located in central Scotland, postcode PH7. It is notable for being one of the oldest lending libraries in the country, reflecting the area's historical commitment to education and literacy.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3447, -3.7783
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH7 3RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Phone
- +44 1764 652 819
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 8.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sundays 2pm – 5pm, March-October
- Official site
- innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/424247165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Library of Innerpeffray?
- The Library of Innerpeffray is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH7 3RF).
- What is The Library of Innerpeffray?
- The Library of Innerpeffray — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Library of Innerpeffray?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH7 3RF.
- How do I get to The Library of Innerpeffray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH7 3RF. It sits within the Perth and Kinross-shire parliamentary constituency.