Our Collections

You might remember the lovely quote from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream: “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Helena says this line in Act 3, Scene 2, and it’s a perfect reminder that size doesn’t dictate strength. Our little shop may be modest, but it’s truly bursting at the seams with an exciting array of book genres just waiting for you to discover your next favourite read! We’ve got something for everyone here, such as: 

General Fiction, Crime Fiction, Penguin Classics, Children’s Antiquarian, Children’s Fiction, and a fantastic mix of Hardback and Paperback Science Fiction. Plus, don't miss our collection of Hardback Fiction, including Crime, Classics, and Antiquarian titles! 

If you're into Scottish History we have a large section shelved by century (yes century!!) or have an interest in topics like Scottish Crofting, Industry, Language, Whisky, Politics, Myths, and Folklore, we’ve got you covered there too. 

And for the adventurers, check out our selections on Cycling, Mountaineering, Climbing, Maritime, Railways, Fishing, Motoring and Aviation. There’s plenty to explore in History, from Military History to Sports, and you’ll find inspiring biographies and autobiographies, along with beautiful poetry and music. The Natural World is well-represented, and we even have True Crime and Travel Writing for those with a curious spirit. 

If art and history intrigue you, make sure to browse our Art History section, Polar Exploration tales, and of course, don’t forget about our selection of new and second-hand OS Maps, as well as Vintage Maps from Bartholomew. And for the collectors out there, we have Ephemera covering a variety of topics too!

All our treasures are thoughtfully shelved alphabetically, making it easy peasy to find what you’re after. So why not pop in and have a browse? We can’t wait to welcome you!