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Scottish Poetry Library
Edinburgh
Virtual
This unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry is committed to bringing the pleasures and benefits of poetry to as wide an audience as possible. Established in 1984, the SPL is the only independently constituted and housed poetry library in the UK. Over 45,000 items are held in collections and archives. The modern and functional building recently underwent an extensive renovation.
Digital Events
Virtual Tour of the Scottish Poetry Library
Opened in 1984, the Scottish Poetry Library is the world’s leading resource for Scottish poetry. The SPL invites you to take a virtual tour of the building in a specially made film for the Scottish Book Trust’s Book Week Scotland, 2020.
Discover why this award-winning building is beloved not just of poets, but architects too. Hosted by Saltire Prize-winning poet Janette Ayachi, the film takes you by the hand as we stop off to look at its history – and to consider its future. Discover what services the library offers and its various collections, including unique items taken from the SPL’s special collections. Learn about the Library’s relationship with the mysterious book sculptures that captured the world’s attention a decade ago. Ayachi is joined by two poets who read their work and discuss what the Library means to them: Louise Peterkin and RJ Arkhipov.
Go on a virtual tour!
Facilities
Key Information
This is a virtual activity - the physical building will not be open.
Where to find us
Address
- 5 Crichton's Close
- 112 Canongate
- Edinburgh
- EH8 8DD