Yes we all now have calendars in our phones so could in theory do without a diary entirely, but where's the fun in that? The ritual of buying a brand new diary and entering your first few dates extra neatly is one to treasure, plus there's something about writing things down that makes those all-important appointments that bit harder to forget.

Here we've selected the most beautiful diaries available, you might even call them note-worthy… Get your best pen at the ready.