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
Due to staff illness the library will not be open tomorrow (Tuesday 10th June)
World-leading financial history education
Beautiful
free-to-use library
Renowned online and in-person courses
Podcasts, events
and webinars
Practical History of Financial Markets 2025
Come and study our renowned financial history course, delivered in person by our experts, in some of the world’s leading financial centres.
London
18-20 November 2025
£2,250 ex VAT
London
2026 - coming soon!
£2,250 ex VAT
How did Edinburgh become the city of money over 300 years, only to fall from grace in the financial crash of 2008?
Supported by wealth managers RBC Brewin Dolphin and brought to you by the Library of Mistakes. Money Talks, Money Walks is an audio-guided walk through the history of the Scottish capital's relationship with money.
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 non-professionals.
As featured in the Financial Times
In conjunction with Heriot-Watt University
Upcoming events
Lord Brian Griffiths on inflation is more than about money
Tue 24 June 2025
Over the last 15 months the UK rate of inflation has fallen from double figures to just above the target rate of 2%. But inflation…
Latest event
Anja Shortland on The Ransoming Business: Ordering Trades with the Underworld
Past events
Financial Communication: Turning Mistakes into Mastery – Using Techniques from the World of Acting (in association with CFA UK)
Dr Philip Luck on Trump’s tarriffs
Eoin McLaughlin on British pounds – Irish rates
John Kay on the corporation of the 21st century
Harry Nimmo on Biggest ain’t best
The Stories We Tell – Narrative Economics and the Stage
Our Collection
We hold a selection of quirky curiosities and a 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
Changing the world in Libraries Week
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Library of Mistakes looks at…itself!
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 room for 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.
