FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD BOOKSHOP: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR ALL YOUR BOOKISH NEEDS!

Far From The Madding Crowd

An indie bookshop with a bit on the side.
We believe there's a perfect book out there for everyone, so let us help you find it!

Shop Information:

Event Tickets

  • Magic Your Mind Happy, Professor Richard Wiseman: SATURDAY 13TH APRIL, 2.00PM
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  • Meet the Gruffalo! Monday 1st July, 11.00am
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Friday Storytelling!

Book your free slot here!

Books, Cards, Gifts and more

Spread over two floors of an attractive Georgian building, we stock practically every genre. General fiction, classics, sci-fi, history, travel, cookery, poetry, nature writing, OS maps, travel guides and Scottish interest can be found on the ground floor of the building, while all the children's books and toys are downstairs in our cosy Little Owls section.

We pride ourselves on offering the highest level of customer service and with so many titles in stock, we’re pretty confident that we’ll be able to find the title you’re looking for, as well as a few you didn’t know you wanted! If we don’t have the title you’re looking for in stock, we offer a free ordering service so please just ask and we'll help you out!

The Further From Festival 2024!

The Further From Festival is back on Saturday 9th March 2024: the perfect way to celebrate the start of spring by bringing loads of amazing authors right here to Linlithgow for one glorious day of talking about BOOKS and authors and CAKE!

We have a cracking line-up planned for you this year including Sara Sheridan, Mark 'Mavis' Reilly, Claire Askew and more!

Tickets here or in the shop!

Little Owls!

Our dedicated children’s department Little Owls is packed with books, toys, games and other goodies – there’s something for all ages!

We are happy to coordinate book events for schools such as book fayres and author visits!