This place is a find, a real diamond in the rough.Out of the way but worth hunting for. Some classy…read moreAntiquarian , used books and records, at brilliant prices . Owner Steve is helpfull and friendly with a good knowledge of his wares. Cozy and homely,with a great chair(chaise longe,sp?) for reading and browsing the plethora of books on hand, (shame theres not a wee coffee stand) but I'd be in there all day . Great selection of esoteric, art and Japanese books,good fantasy/ sci fi section ,History(local and world)and if you cant find it ,he'll probably get it for you , brill ,why cant mor(e) bookshops be like this ? Oh and they've got a delightful husky called Benji.

Loved this shop and could have stayed for hours!! As it was I went there two or three times and…read morebought several books. It's a well lit and beautiful shop with everything neatly arranged in clearly marked categories, so it was easy to find what you were looking for. A good range of maps, guide books and books on Scotland; novels, biographies, a great children's section too and much more besides. Best of all, the lady at the counter was extremely nice. I'll be going back there the next time I'm in the town!

Magical is the perfect word to describe this incredible bookshop! Shelves upon shelves of used…read morebooks to peruse while enjoying the cozy ambiance set by the fireplace crackling away in the center of it all - surrounded by Victorian style stained glass and decorative accents! And top it off with a spiral staircase - awesome vibes! The shop is family owned and located inside a very historic building that was once the Old Gaelic Church and was built in 1649! The books are organized by genre and then alphabetically by author's last name - so it's easy to browse. The extensive collection of antique prints is also quite impressive! Many of them well over 100 years old and all very surprisingly priced - covering various subjects including nature and historic maps! Fascinating pieces of history! I could easily spend hours here digging through them all - and the books too. The walkways are narrow and there are steps leading up into the entrance so it's definitely not handicap accessible. There's also an overflow of books piled on the floor in various places - it appears they sometimes run out of room on the shelves so that compounds the narrow situation. There were several people coming in with large baby strollers and it created chaos as no one could get by lol. Staff are helpful and friendly. They also sell nice tote bags with the shop name. I found several vintage cookbooks from the famous Le Cordon Bleu so I had to have those - also found a Victorian novel that looked ancient with a very intriguing introduction so I had to have that as well. We found a couple of silly antique prints of extinct birds from 1876 that we couldn't resist - excellent souvenirs! If you love bookstores, Leakey's is a MUST!! Unforgettable!

Books on books on books. There's a vast collection of books from floor to ceiling. The second-hand…read morebookstore is located in a former church. There's stained-glass windows, a spiral staircase and a log fire. It's worth checking out!

Located in a refurbished, modern, 3 level watermill in the small rural town of Aberfeldy, The…read moreWatermill is a coffee shop, book shop and gallery - 3 in 1! The book shop, split over 2 levels is really quite extensive for such a quirky place, with popular fiction, non fiction (including lots of local reading material), a childrens' room and an interesting travel section in the coffee shop area. The coffee shop is by far the best in Perthshire that I have found, boasting a small but delicious menu of homemade cakes (try their granola bars) and soup. In 2002 Aberfeldy became Scotland's 1st 'fair trade' town and this is reflected in the list of coffee that is available. Seating is available outside on the terrace in the warmer months and the wood buner glows in the coffee shop when it's chilly. The gallery showcases well-respected artists and is usually of a contemporary nature. Plenty of parking nearby, clearly signposted, helpful, friendly staff and above all a very relaxing place to sit with a newspaper in one hand and a latte in the other.

This is a great place to stop for a snack or lunch if you're in the area. There's not a huge choice…read more(perhaps a few more options would be good, including more vegetarian dishes) but what we chose was excellent, freshly made and delicious. The staff were very helpful and happy to alter a couple of things on the menu (I wanted to have cheese instead of ham and extra salad instead of bread). My husband loved the soup and the coffees were gorgeous too. If we'd had more time on our trip the other day we'd have tried some of the cakes on offer but that will have to be on our next visit!! The bookshop and gift area are nice to browse as well and the whole place is laid out most attractively. I'm sure we'll go straight there when we're in Aberfeldy again during the next month or two.

Now, the Kindle is a marvelous invention, there's no denying that. How else could you carry all…read morethose books around with such ease! But, of course, nothing can take away from the warm feeling of a crisp, worn, second-hand book. In this sense, Stirling Books is the anti-Kindle. Not in a pretentious way, not in the least. More in a 'Hey, I'll still be here if you need me,' tipping its cap at you as you go by, kind of way. Second-hand books are thrilling. - Reading the heartfelt messages inscribed in the books given as gifts, imagining why they were given up or even just picturing the previous owner. It's all exciting stuff and in here, you never know what you might find! - There's literally book after book after book. My favourites are the old lived-in books and there's lots of those to be found here. There's also a large academic section in the back which is great if you're working your way through your reading list, thrifty students! It's also worth mentioning that there's a very enviable Shakespeare collection. Shakespeare fans rejoice! I love the arrangement of the shop. It's very relaxed and just a little bit hectic without being messy and unorganised. It just feels like you've wandered into someone's very large book collection with shelf after shelf to explore and the addition of helpfully divided sections. Staff are really friendly and I'm sure you can even even grab a coffee or tea whilst you browse. If you were looking for something in particular, I've no doubt that there would be someone more than happy to help! There's also some other crafty bits and bobs and ornaments to have a look at whilst you're in. So, whilst I don't urge you to drop the Kindle forever, I urge you to drop it only momentarily to make your way down this set of stairs on Maxwell Place. - A proper independent bookstore like this is, not only a rarity today, but a pleasure to browse!

Delightful, with many standard works at amazingly low prices and also rare treasures. The staff are…read moreinteresting and knowledgeable folk, friendly and helpful. I am an inveterate browser of second-hand bookshops throughout Britain and Europe and I can thoroughly recommend this one. Not only should you go there for a good, inexpensive cup of coffee (or good tea) where you can sit in comfort reading some of your prospective purchase, but you should also recommend Stirling Books to your friends. It is a light of civilisation (and a blessed relief from the shopping traipse-).

Bog Myrtle Café feels like stepping into the coziest corner of Scotland. The room is filled with…read morebooks, flowers, and soft light from mismatched lamps, and every table looks like it was set by someone's sweet, artsy grandmother. The food was the highlight. The bacon and egg sourdough waffles were crisp and flavorful, and the cheddar chive scone was warm, flaky, and outrageously good. You can tell they actually care about what comes out of the kitchen. The coffee, though, didn't quite live up to the rest. My cappuccino lost its foam almost instantly, and the americano tasted more like basic drip coffee. Not terrible, just underwhelming compared to everything else. Still, the atmosphere, friendly service, and incredible food make this place worth coming back to. I'd just skip the cappuccino next time and stick to what they do best.

Small menu but AMAZING food! Had savory porridge, Turkish eggs, pistachio latte, and sea salt…read morechocolate cookies and raved about everything. Be prepared for a smaller spot, so you may have a wait or split a larger group, but a well recommended spot.

A really nice branch of 'Smiths' in the main shopping street, with all the things you'd expect to…read morefind (magazines, newspapers, greetings cards, stationery, confectionery etc) and a particularly good book department. There is a superb range of Scottish books (which I have not come across in all branches of the store north of the border), and a full supply of maps as well. The staff seemed very pleasant.

As good a bookstore as you can get considering it is part of Britain's premier chain of bookstores…read more(Not as bad as you'd think). You might almost think you were in an independent bookshop and the staff are so friendly. I was helped around the kids books by the most enthusiastic member of staff you could ever find who had loads of ideas to entertain my sisters girls. There is a endless range of books, with the locals and travelers more than well catered for with the best selection of books on Scotland that i have ever seen (I've been in the UK for 10 years so far a have traveled around a lot). The children's area is well presented and you'd be happy to leave the kids there while you go for a look around. There are lots of quirky signs around the shop with a special bookcase 'For the Wee Ones' my particular favorite. There is also an engrossing amount of fiction to choose from and i never realized just how many great writers Scotland has. I left with Robin Jenkins and George MacKay Brown, and they wer both amazing. If this isn't one of the best bookstores in the UK then i'll be very surprised. I spent a couple of hours and found far more than i even knew i wanted. It's a delight.

The Iona bookshop is well worth a visit - even if it's only to get your photo taken entering it -…read morethrough the low doorway! Just make sure you duck!! It has a good range of books - both local and worldwide. There's a mixture of new books and second hand books - and you could spend hours in there wandering from room to room examining the huge range of books available. In fact, there's almost too much choice! The proprieter is very helpful too - always willing to chat about books in general, advise about specific local books or just chat about life on the island.