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
For just ÂĢ15.00* a month
ÂĢ150 (+ VAT) per year on a yearly basis
Practical History of Financial Markets 2026
Come and study our renowned financial history course, delivered in person by our experts, in some of the worldâs leading financial centres.
London
22-24 September 2026
ÂĢ2,499 ex VAT
London
2027 dates coming soon!
ÂĢ2,499 ex VAT
Listen to our walking tour
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?
Edinburghâs 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
Mandy Rawlinson and Dr Vanessa Collingridge on You Belong Here!
Wed 30 September 2026
A power shifting event for professionals and students Join us for an uplifting and empowering conversation and workshop with author and Head of UK and…
Robbie Mochrie – AI Weekend
Fri 30 October 2026
Weekend of AI at the Library of Mistakes from Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November. More information to come…
Latest event
Alexander Hoare, Impact Banker â lessons learned from Britainâs oldest privately owned bank
Past events
Eoin McLaughlin on The Inclusive Wealth of Nations
Andrew Milligan and Sandy Nairn on Kaboom! Does history show market valuations for AI are nuts?
Anja Shortland on Inside the Dark Economy of Hacking and Ransomware
Jon Wilks and Siavush Randjibar-Daemi Siavush on the Iran conflict with the US – an analysis of the current and future state
Martin Barnes on Inflation: A Story of Eras
Andrew Edwards on Money and the Making of the American Revolution
Our Collection
We hold a selection of quirky curiosities and a fine collection of books â 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
Weekend of Mistakes – 2027 dates announced
Remembering Gordon Pepper
Didasko Education Company, charity behind Library of Mistakes, Future Asset and Leaversâ Money Skills, appoints new head of charity operations
More about the Library
Rent the library
for your event
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 (thatâs 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.
