The Library of Mistakes
The Library of Mistakes
World-leading financial history education
Beautiful
free-to-use library
Renowned online and in-person courses
Podcasts, events
and webinars
World-leading financial history education
Beautiful
free-to-use library
Renowned online and in-person courses
Podcasts, events
and webinars
The Library of what?
Edinburgh’s Library of Mistakes is like no other venue: a hub of research, intellectual curiosity and conviviality set in the city's historic New Town.
The Library of Mistakes Course
Advanced Valuation in Financial Markets
Our renowned in-person course runs twice a year in London. The online version of our course, is available for both finance professionals and nonprofessionals.
As featured in the Financial Times
In conjunction with Heriot-Watt University
Latest lecture
Martin Lees – Managing Systemic Challenges in a new Era of World Affairs
Recent lectures
Bob Traa: Challenges to stability and macroeconomic development: the case of the European Union
Invested – How Three Centuries of Stock Market Advice Reshaped Our Money, Markets, and Minds
Philipp Roessner – Managing the Wealth of Nations
John Kay – Radical Uncertainty: Decision-making for an unknowable future
Opening lecture
Watch Lord Darling open the new Library of Mistakes
25 April 2022
Our Collection
We hold a selection of quirky curiosities and fine collection of books — all related to the ups and downs of financial markets and businesses throughout the years.
You can view a sample of the books (and more) by clicking the button below.
Recent news
New Podcast out – Michael Howell
Fraser Allen – how I found the Library of Mistakes
End of 2022 message from the Keeper – a Big Year for the Library of Mistakes
More about the Library
We are the perfect backdrop for you to host your event, whether entertaining clients, running a seminar or giving a presentation. High quality AV for streaming and host 90 people in-person.
Looking cool and supporting the library is never a mistake!
For errorists (that’s fans of the Library!) we sell branded quality goods including t-shirts, mugs, postcards and pencils. Items are available to purchase in person from the Library.
For information use our contact page.
