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 £15.00* a month
£150 (+ VAT) per year on a yearly basis
Practical History of Financial Markets 2027
Come and study our renowned financial history course, delivered in person by our experts, in some of the world’s leading financial centres.
London
2027 dates coming soon!
£2,499 ex VAT
London
2027 dates coming soon!
£2,499 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?
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
Kiril Sokoloff
Wed 28 October 2026
Renowned strategist, Kiril Sokoloff proves with his track record that the study of history is vital in understanding how financial markets work today. Over the…
Weekend of AI – hosted by Robbie Mochrie
Fri 30 October 2026
This is three day event running from Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November – please note from the agenda on Eventbrite which sessions you…
Latest event
Mandy Rawlinson and Dr Vanessa Collingridge on You Belong Here!
Past events
Alexander Hoare, Impact Banker – lessons learned from Britain’s oldest privately owned bank
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
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
Weekend of AI @ the Library of Mistakes
Your chance to get Russell’s favorite books onto your bookshelf
Weekend of Mistakes – 2027 dates announced
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 (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.
