Library

The Scottish Poetry Library is a rare thing, not just in Scotland, but in the world. Learn more about borrowing, finding books in our catalogue here.

What do we collect at the Scottish Poetry Library?

Learn more about how to borrow books from our collections at the Scottish Poetry Library here.

All of the items in our collection can be found in our Online Catalogue. You can also borrow books by post.

Our staff are always happy to help with any poetry-related enquiries you may have – not just Scottish ones.

Discover poetry events at the Scottish Poetry Library and beyond.

Become a Borrower or support our work by becoming a Friend of SPL.

When I have talked for an hour I feel lousy –

Not so when I have danced for an hour: