- MENU - MARBLE HALL PURPLE LIBRARY Purple Library A Treasure Trove of Literature Upon entering the Purple Library you are immediately welcomed with the reassuring scent of thousands of antique volumes, literally covering every wall in the room. Upon entering the Purple Library you are immediately welcomed with the reassuring scent of thousands of antique volumes, literally covering every wall in the room. Most significantly, the Purple Library is the home of the 3rd Marquess' collected theological works, which would come to spiritually define his character. Yet this space is only one of three inter-connecting libraries, which boasts a combined collection of almost twelve-thousand texts. Three inter-connected libraries - Blue, Red and Purple - are all named after the colours of their original wall coverings. Finished in 1912, it was one of the final rooms in the house to be completed – some thirty-two years after work first began. Its original features remain, including, above your head, a beautifully carved French walnut ceiling. Lanterns designed by the hand of Robert Weir Schultz can be found dotted around the room – you could be forgiven for believing they were suspended in mid air. Bute Collection One of the foremost private collections of artwork and artefacts in the world Find out more Tickets Finding Us CORPORATE HOSPITALITY PRODUCT LAUNCHES FILMING & PHOTOGRAPHY CONFERENCES MEDIA & NEWS WORK FOR US FAQS BUTE ESTATE CONTACT Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877 contactus@mountstuart.com NEWSLETTER HOUSE Marble Hall Dining Room Marble Staircase Gallery Lady Bute Room Family Bedroom Horoscope Room Drawing Room Purple Library Marble Chapel GARDENS Rock Garden Wee Garden Kitchen Garden Calvary Walk Pinetums Gardening Team A Year on the Life VISITING Finding Us Opening Times & Prices Group Visits FAQ HISTORY AND HERITAGE Bute Family History of Mount Stuart Historic Homes Bute Collection WEDDINGS AND EVENTS Celebrations Ceremony Locations Wedding Receptions Exclusive Residential Use STAY WITH US Self Catering Properties What to See on Bute Regional Attractions MOUNT STUART TRUST Publications Media & News Education Work Opportunities FAQs CORPORATE HOSPITALITY Business Corporate Dining Product Launches Filming & Photography © 2012 Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute PA20 9LR Scotland Terms of Use Accessibility Privacy Links Site Map Designed & developed by BinaryFold4