About the library

The Scottish Poetry Library is a unique national resource and advocate for the art of poetry, and Scottish poetry in particular. It is publicly accessible and provides a free lending service. The collections include poetry magazines and journals, audio-visual material, special collections, and the Edwin Morgan Archive.

The local library catalogue is available online.

The Scottish Poetry Library also contributes to the Archives Hub. To browse descriptions of their archive materials, visit their Archives Hub information page.

Accessing materials

Can I see live document availability on Library Hub Discover? No.

Can I obtain items via inter-library loan? No - this library does not participate in the inter-library lending scheme.

Can I visit the library to view materials? Yes - see the library's website for access details. If you wish to visit it is advisable to contact the library in advance, to ensure that they can accommodate you and that the material you need will be available.

Location

Browse all of Scottish Poetry Library records in Library Hub Discover here.