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Welcoming and inclusive #ScottishBorders independent #bookshop near #Galashiels and #Lauder, #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Open in historic Stow (rhymes with wow!) in the Gala Valley Wed-Sun 10-4.30.  www.wedalebooks.scot https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/Weda

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 6d

The bookshop will be closed from Friday 10th to Friday 17 October, our last respite before the Christmas frenzy! If you have ordered books waiting for collection, please pick them up by Thursday 9th or from Saturday 18th when we reopen as usual. Thanks!

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for coming along!

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 2d

We are very excited about tonight's event in Stow Town Hall! Damian Barr arrives in Stow as part of his epic The Two Roberts tour, joining Kirstin Innes in conversation about his latest novel which tells the story of two almost-forgotten Scottish pioneers...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../damian-b....

Advertising poster showing the author event Damian Barr in conversation with Kirstin Innes. Damian Barr's photograph is shown next to the cover of his novel, The Two Roberts, alongside a photograph of Kirstin Innes.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a rather wonderful aspect to Bookselling that bookshop visitors are rather lovely.
Wishing the visitors from the USA who took a trip to our ancient holy well earlier the safest of journeys. After chatting about Scottish history and what to see…
They just popped back afterwards with a gift! 🥹

A bar of Utah Truffles lies on a wooden counter…

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 3d

“A vain, outlandish, anti-immigrant, fear-mongering demagogue runs for President - and wins”.
Written in 1935 It Can’t Happen Here has never been more relevant. One of our best-sellers in '25.

An altogether different type of horrifying warning during this Halloween season. But is it too late…?

A copy of It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, held up against a display of banned books on a table.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 4d

With authoritarianism on the rise, book bannings through political censorship, minorities targeted, it’s never been more important to stand up for writers, communities and the books which have been challenged. Join @indexcensorship and booksellers in #bannedbooksweek.
Read.
Read banned books.

Under a sign reading "Banned Books Week UK", a selection of banned books are arranged on a table inside The Wedale Bookshop.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 6d

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 11d

We ❤️ Scottish crime fiction here in the #bookshop and are hugely excited by this new crime comedy novel out today! Kevan Christie describes his book as a ‘love letter to #Portobello’ and we think it’ll be a huge hit! Grab a copy today from your #localbookshop!

The bright orange cover of To Be Frank by Kevan Christie, features the diving stand in the old Portobello Swimming Pool. Copies of this book are displayed on the bookshop counter.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 13d

Psst! Wanna buy a book? We have lots!
With so many great new books just out, our shelves are groaning! Stop by and take a look. We’re usually open Wednesday to Sunday, 10-4.30. #indiebookshop #localbookshop #readingisfundamental #booksbooksbooks

A view inside one of the bookshop’s rooms; shelves full of books stand behind a table which is stacked with more books!

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 27d

The lights are dimmed, the out-of-bookshop message is on and the guard penguin is in position…we’re taking a little break and the bookshop is closed. James will open up on Saturday 20th September for the day and then we reopen as usual from Wednesday 24th. We’ll see you then in your #localbookshop

A Penguin Books Penguin peers out of the photo, a dimly-lit bookshop behind.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · 29d

Good morning! It's Wednesday and we are open 10-4.30 today! Remember, we are open 10am until noon tomorrow, then closed for a short break until Saturday 20th when we reopen for one day. We then open again fully from Wednesday 24th September.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Sep 6

It's 10 years since a revived Borders Railway opened. Having Stow station less than five minutes' walk away has brought us many regular customers from across the Borders and beyond. As a green-hearted bookshop, having good public transport is essential. 💚
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

A new golden age for Scotland’s railways? Ten years on, we revisit Borders rail line

They said Borders railway would herald a new golden age for Scotland’s railways. Ten years on, has it worked?

www.heraldscotland.com

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Sep 5

With spooky season fast approaching, we’re chuffed tae bits to stock fantastic art prints and #halloween greetings cars from @lostplots - perfect spooky vibes for curious minds! Open 10-4.30 today, Saturday and Sunday…

A print with the word Abracadabra is held up in front of a small stand displaying cards and prints with a magical or Halloween theme.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hello! Just in we have the brand new crime novel from @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - Our Debts to the Past. Vol 8 of his Borders series sees D I Rob Marshall investigating the unsolved case of a women found murdered at a well-known beauty spot…
Signed copies in the bookshop now!

A copy of the latest Ed James novel, Our Debts to the Past, held up against shelves of other Ed James books.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hello! We’ve got so many fantastic new books just in, I couldn’t decide which to show you and wanted to show them all! However, I’ve simply ended up looking like I’m photobombing my own photo!
Open Saturday and Sunday, 10-4.30!

Middle-aged bloke wearing glasses peers around the corner of the image, behind him are bookshelves and a table full of books.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 26

You may have noticed a new logo on our website or entrance door.
We have joined the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme, which means we understand the Scottish legislation and will support mums to feel confident about breastfeeding on the premises. A small step but hopefully a helpful one.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 25

Delighted to welcome Natural Little Bee back to the bookshop! We’re BIG fans of their amazing products, which feature natural, organic ingredients including locally-sourced beeswax, made here in our #ScottishBorders. We’ve restocked just in time for you to start thinking about Chr*stm*s shopping!

A selection of Natural Little Bee bottles and jars with wooden lids, arranged in the bookshop.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 24

Another new book from award-winning friend of the bookshop @scattyscribbler.bsky.social and @luathpress.bsky.social whose newest book for younger readers takes us back to the days of Scotland’s Wars of Independence and Andrew de Moray. Stirring tales from Scotland’s past in your #localbookshop

Copies of the children’s novel To War with Wallace, on display in the bookshop.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 23

It’s the weekend, treat yourself! We’ve got stacks of great books just in, including this beauty! James is in charge today and we’re open as usual 10-4.30 Saturday and Sunday.

You really want a crisp now, don’t you? Cheese and onion, obviously! 😊

A couple of copies of “Crunch - The History of Crisps” by Natalie Whittle, arranged on a shelf.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good morning! It’s publication day for Frankly, the eagerly anticipated autobiography of @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social - renowned book lover, MSP and former First Minister. We have a stock of signed copies but be quick as these will fly off the shelves!

Copies of Nicola Sturgeon’s autobiography, arranged on a shelf.

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 12

We have stocked poetry, prose and non-fiction books on or from Palestine since opening in 2023. It seemed appropriate to share our visit to this mini-festival, which is dependent on donations and volunteers and is continuing against all odds.
Please support @welcometothefringe ! #fringefestival 🇵🇸

A Welcome to the Fringe Palestine poster on display under a banner in the colours of the Palestinian flag.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 11

Another brilliant author event coming up in Stow, #ScottishBorders. We're so happy to welcome Allan Radcliffe back to The Wedale Bookshop on 6th November, to look at his new novel, Blurred Faces. Spaces will be limited, so book early! See our website for details. wedalebooks.scot/events

A photograph of author Allan Radcliffe features on the advertising poster for the event on Thursday 6th November at the Wedale Bookshop, with the cover of his latest novel - Blurred Faces - displayed next to him.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 10

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 our regular customers! Stow is a beautiful place to visit and explore and we hope to welcome many more cyclists, walkers and tourists to this part of the #ScottishBorders

A view of the village of Stow in the Scottish Borders; a church spire towers above the village which is surrounded by woodland, fields and the Gala Water river.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 8

Oh, we do love cats! You can tell by the number of books featuring cats and cat-themed gifts we stock!
Wishing you a very happy #internationalcatday to all who celebrate!
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A selection of cat-themed books and gifts arranged on a wooden countertop inside The Wedale Bookshop.

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The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 7

We have a rare treat for you in August hot from Summerhall and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Bennett Cooper Sullivan, gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur, returns with an astonishing tale of derring-do (and don'ts!) that puts the cad back in cadaver.
One night only.

wedalebooks.scot/events

A bearded gentleman in Edwardian dress, gestures dramatically!

The Wedale Bookshop @wedale-bookshop.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hello! It’s Wednesday and, as the clock strikes ten, we open for another week in your #localbookshop - packed full of great books, local-made gifts and fair trade goods! Pop in and see us!

The exterior of The Wedale Bookshop, trees behind and picnic benches outside.

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