The Wedale Bookshop

A braw independent bookshop in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. Open in Stow (rhymes with 'wow'!) in the Gala Valley, Thurs-Sun, 10-12.30, 1-4.30. Toots are mostly by Gòrdaidh💚 (npub12kn…3r8s) www.wedalebooks.scot hello@wedalebooks.scot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wedalebooks/
Website: http://wedalebooks.scot/
Say hello! Email us: hello@wedalebooks.scot

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2026-04-07 14:30:04 UTC

Hello!
Three years ago on this date we opened The Wedale Bookshop, fulfilling one of my lifelong dreams. Now, we have two bookshops in the beautiful Borders and I cannot believe how lucky I am. There have been bad times and a very many good times. Here we are, then, a bookselling team of four and soon to be more.
HUGE thanks to our regular customers and book groups folks - we appreciate every single one of you. Here’s to the next three years. Cheers. Gx
It’s coffee, by the way.
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2026-02-01 11:13:48 UTC

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Thank you so very much to everyone who has ordered Pay it Forward vouchers online for our visitors - we are so very grateful to you - thanks to you all for making a difference. ❤️

2026-01-31 10:23:12 UTC

Times are tough, prices are rising and the world can seem a hard place. Acts of kindness matter, so just a reminder that our Pay it Forward scheme gives a little help to those who might need it. Books should be for everyone so come in and see what’s here, or gift a book to someone else. You can buy Pay it Forward vouchers through our website. Thanks.
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2025-10-05 09:28:39 UTC

With authoritarian politicians on the rise, book bannings sweeping across the USA and elsewhere through political censorship, with minorities targeted by the press, it’s never been more important to stand up for writers, communities and the books which have been challenged or removed. The titles banned might surprise you. We join Index on Censorship and other booksellers in marking #bannedbooksweek here in the UK and elsewhere.
Read. Read banned books.
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2025-09-06 07:45:28 UTC

It's 10 years since a revived Borders Railway opened and one of the main reasons why we opened where we did. Having Stow station less than five minutes' walk from the bookshop has brought us many regular customers from across the Borders, Midlothian, Edinburgh and beyond. As a green-hearted bookshop, having good public transport is essential to us and we are so very happy that the railway has helped us to grow.
Pop in and see us, by train, bus, bike or tractor!
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2025-08-10 07:52:15 UTC

Good morning! Yesterday turned into our busiest day of the year so far and we are so happy to have met so many new folk and to welcome back regular customers! Stow is a beautiful place to visit and explore and we hope to welcome many more cyclists, walkers and tourists! Rest a while at our picnic benches and charge your e-bikes for free. We look forward to seeing you. James is in charge today, 10-4.30!
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2025-07-31 10:03:35 UTC

Madainn mhath! Tha e trang anns a’ Bhùth Leabhraichean mu thràth!
Good morning! It’s a busy day in the bookshop already!
Whether you’re a learner or fluent, we have Scottish Gaelic books for all stages! We’re proud to support Gaelic in the Scottish Borders! #Gaidhliganseo
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2025-06-11 12:25:00 UTC

We will closed from 20th-27th June for a short break, so remember to collect your book orders before then! We reopen as normal at 10am on Saturday 28th June.
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2025-06-11 10:05:52 UTC

Hello! It’s a glorious day in the #ScottishBorders and we are open 10-4.30 today and every day up to and including Sunday! We’ve got some great events happening this month and next - details on our website.
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2024-12-27 11:06:04 UTC

Good morning! We are taking a few days off until January 8th but if you need books before then remember you can support your local bookshop by buying through our online portal at bookshop.org, a certified B-Corp, which means it's an ethical way to buy online. See you again soon.
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/wedalebooks
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2024-12-22 11:36:10 UTC

Delighted to appear in today’s The Sunday Post feature on independent bookshops. Show your #localbookshop some love this Christmas - every sale, no matter how small, helps a lot. And don’t forget our pay it Forward scheme, if you need a little help buying a book for you or a loved one.
We’re open today, tomorrow and Christmas Eve from 10-4.30. See you soon!
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2024-12-18 07:38:01 UTC

Just a reminder that we are open from today, Wednesday 18th December, until Christmas Eve - that's seven days to pop in before we close for the end of the year.
Pop in and say hello, or you'll make our cat sad.
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2024-12-16 08:58:50 UTC

We are opening extra days to help you with last-minute #ChristmasShopping ideas! We will be open on Monday 23rd and on Tuesday 24th - Christmas Eve - from 10.00-4.30. We'll also stay open a little later on Thursday 19th December.
See you soon!
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2024-12-04 14:50:07 UTC

Getting our festive vibe on in the bookshop today, with the big tree now up in the window.
We’re open Wed-Sun 10-4.30 this week, with extended #christmasshopping hours coming soon.
Remember, we have a pay it forward scheme here, so if you’d like to buy someone a book (or treat yourself!) but need a little help, we’ve got you covered - all year, not just for #christmas
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2024-12-03 17:55:12 UTC

Sgoinneil!
Meal an naidheachd air Pàdraig MacAoidh!
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/gaelic-makar-scottish-culture-4892587
#Gaidhlig #MakarOfScotland

2024-11-30 13:27:14 UTC

Remember, delivery is free this weekend if you order through our friends Bookshop.org UK - until 2nd December!
Every sale helps independent bookshops across the country including us and they are a certified B-Corp, which means they treat their staff, customers and planet well...!
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleBooks
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2024-11-30 10:19:10 UTC

Happy Saint Andrew’s Day! Latha Naomh Anndra sona dhut!
We pride ourselves on being an independent Scottish bookshop - pop in and see what great books from #scotland we have in stock! We’re open 10-4.30.
See you soon! Chì sinn a dh’aithghearr sibh!
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2024-11-29 10:57:53 UTC

Good morning! For Black Friday if you order through our online partners, you get all deliveries free for the next few days! Bookshop.org is a certified B-Corp so you can order, safe in the knowledge that they have ethical working conditions!
Here in the bookshop, we're making today our first Foodbank Friday. For every book sold in the bookshop, we'll donate £1 to the Galashiels Foodbank. Thanks in advance for your support.
See you soon.
💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
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2024-11-28 15:33:32 UTC

Delighted to welcome @adberginwriter novel ‘The Wicked of the Earth’ to Stow! Set in the terrifying days of the Newcastle witch hunt of 1650, based on chilling true events, this new book has received glowing reviews. We hope to welcome @adberginwriter for an event early next year…
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2024-11-27 11:31:24 UTC

Good morning! Madainn mhath!
Another bookshop week and we’re open Wed-Sun 10-4.30. Not only are we stocked to the rafters with great new books but we also sell an increasing range of gifts, locally made or ethically-sourced. From beautiful wooden bowls and platters to one-off Tweed bags, all at brilliant prices. Perfect #Christmas gifts.
#shoplocal #localbookshop #ScottishBorders
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2024-11-22 12:31:34 UTC

*Emotional post klaxon!*
It’s no small secret that the last two years have been challenging, with illness and bereavement taking their toll. Opening a small bookshop - a life-long ambition - provided a ray of light throughout the difficult times. It’s therefore a massive joy to have a small mention in this, the latest edition of THE guide to independent bookshops in Britain. Thank you to Louise Boland and @fairlightbooks for including us! ❤️ Chuffed tae bits!
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2024-11-09 09:37:36 UTC

We are delighted to announce an exciting new activity for 2025: introducing SCRIEVE.
Led by award-winning poet and writer Craig Aitchison, SCRIEVE will be a six-month-long creative writing course based here at your #localbookshop which will help you write easily and copiously, just as the name says!
Spaces for this course will be very limited so plan early and book ahead now. For further information or to reserve your place, email hello@wedalebooks.scot #scottishborders #creativewriting
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2024-10-30 14:38:22 UTC

Very much looking forward to welcoming author Sue Reed back to Stow tomorrow for our #halloween night free event. Join us as we commemorate those who lost their lives during the #burningtimes and let us hope those times never return.
We have lots of books about witchcraft, history and folklore - pop into your Book Tokens Bookshop of the Month to see what’s new! #scottishborders
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2024-10-24 10:13:02 UTC

We are delighted to be welcoming @rodge.glass and @boyracerbissett to Stow tonight - the only #ScottishBorders gig on their tour. Some free tickets are still available for 7pm at Stow Station House. Book via our website.
https://wedalebooks.scot/product/rodgeglass
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2024-10-21 11:21:13 UTC

It was great to see so many folk braving the wilds yesterday to come and visit us, thanks!
We're next open again from Wednesday to Sunday 10-4.30 but if you can't wait that long for your next favourite new read you can order online through our friends at Bookshop.
There's still time to enter their Golden Bookmark Competition.
One winner will receive an annual gift card of £250 to spend on Bookshop.org in the UK. Ends 31 October 2024. Good luck!
https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleBooks
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2024-10-10 08:32:45 UTC

There's lot's going on at your National Book Tokens Bookshop of the Month (!) in October - you can book our Galawe'en events on our website. From witchy crafts to a dark tour of Stow's haunted hotspots, we've something for everyone!
Seen a spectre? Join the @npub1jzn…3m6x team and guest star in their next podcast, telling them all about it!
If you're planing on becoming the next Stephen King, sign up to our free creative writing event!
See you soon in your #localbookshop.
https://wedalebooks.scot/galaween
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2024-10-09 10:26:10 UTC

We have another great free author event in Stow coming soon. Join Rodge Glass in conversation with Alan Bissett in Stow Station House, Thursday 24th October from 7pm.
"Joshua in the Sky" is both an autobiography and biography, linking Rodge’s life with that of his nephew Joshua, who was born in March 2017 and died three hours after birth from HHT, the rare genetic blood condition shared across Rodge’s family.
https://wedalebooks.scot/product/rodgeglass #freeevent #authorevent #scottishborders
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2024-09-25 09:27:39 UTC

Apologies everyone- we hope to be back to normal tomorrow.
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2024-09-22 08:34:10 UTC

Good morning! Tom is in your #localbookshop today, open from 10-4.30!
Pop in for a chat, see what’s new and then coorie in with your new favourite book! #indiebookshop #ScottishBorders
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2024-09-13 09:26:37 UTC

Good morning! We are open from 10-4.30 as usual, even though it is #fridaythe13th today!
Pop into your #localbookshop and discover the facts behind the folklore (we have books full of protection spells, too…)! #scottishborders
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2024-09-12 09:28:24 UTC

Good morning from the beautiful #ScottishBorders - it’s Thursday and we are open from 10-4.30 as usual.
There’s a definite #autumn feeling in the air, perfect for cosy corners and reading books!
Pop into your #localbookshop and see what’s new today!
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2024-09-11 17:34:25 UTC

We’ve had the most fantastic time with @ajwestauthor in Stow! Thanks to everyone who attended last night’s fascinating, emotive and fun event!
Catch A.J. at Blackwell’s bookshop TONIGHT at 7pm in #Edinburgh and at Bloody Scotland this weekend.
Get yourself a copy of The Betrayal of Thomas True - a beautiful book and one of our absolute favourites! #thomastruetour #alwaystogether #books
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2024-09-10 06:08:11 UTC

Today's the day! We are delighted to be welcoming award-winning A.J.West to the #ScottishBorders this evening. Join him in Stow Station House from 7pm, discussing his beautiful, captivating novel set in Georgian London's hidden underbelly. A Sunday Times bestseller - A.J. is only appearing once in the south of Scotland - so make sure you don't miss this!
Book your free tickets through our website.
https://wedalebooks.scot/product/thomastrue #scottishborders #authorevent #bookstodon
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2024-09-05 06:43:51 UTC

Morning! We have a real #ScottishBorders treat today as A.K.Nairn joins us this evening to talk about his historical novel The Trail of Blood. A gripping read, this novel will appeal to fans of Scottish history, crime fiction and thrilling drama, bringing the past to life in vivid colour.
Free event in Stow, 7pm. See our website for details.
https://wedalebooks.scot/product/thetrailofblood #bookevent
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2024-09-02 11:55:41 UTC

We open again on Wednesday as usual, giving you plenty of time to book for this month's great author events.
On Thursday 5 Sept, meet A.K.Nairn, whose Borders historical whodunnit is a gripping tale based on real events.
On Tues 10, A.J.West is here to discuss his witty poignant tale of LGBT lives in Georgian London.
We hear of Hope, a whale and Emily Dickinson in Douglas Bruton's beautiful novel on Thurs 19.
Events are free and take place at Stow Station House, 7pm.
https://wedalebooks.scot/events
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2024-08-30 10:59:04 UTC

Good morning and happy Friday! We’re open until 4.30 today!
Delighted to have received a pile of @wigtownbookfest programmes today. There’s a fantastic range of events taking place - pop in and pick up your copy now! #scottishborders #dumfriesandgalloway #wigtownbookfestival #scottishbooks #localbookshop
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2024-08-09 11:00:43 UTC

Still feeling inspired by yesterday’s visit by local children's group Stow Disrupters and their learning about the environment and the UN sustainable development goals. We took the Green Bookselling Pledge and will do all we can to be greener, ethical and inclusive!
Today’s book is beautiful: Yuval Zommer’s The Wild shows how we treat our environment and how we can do some much better. #localbookshop #environment
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2024-08-07 20:52:51 UTC

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Wow! Thank you so much to everyone for their follows, likes and kind comments! We are truly overwhelmed! We are a Scottish bookshop with an international outlook, specialising in fiction from around the world, Scottish history, nature and the environment and folklore. We look forward to welcoming you here or for UK book buyers online at https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleBooks
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2024-08-07 13:37:26 UTC

Hello! We are a small independent bookshop in Stow, in the Scottish Borders. We are no longer using Twitter, for obvious reasons, but could use some new followers on Mastodon and other social media channels - where our presence is smaller than on Twitter. Please help / share this is you can! Thank you.
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2024-04-26 11:02:19 UTC

For updates on our events programme, what's new in stock and when we are open, check out our website at wedalebooks.scot
#scottishborders #stow #stowofwedale #scotland
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