Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop
@ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social
Far From The Madding Crowd: an award winning indie bookshop with a bit on the side! Open 9:30-5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun.
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
📧 [email protected]
📍 Linlithgow, Scotland
🔗 https://linktr.ee/fftmcbookshop
📧 [email protected]
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
It's a cold and damp day out there, but the bookshop is dry and warm! So come in and get cosy! We've got something for everyone, whether you're shopping for yourself or for Christmas presents, and we'll be open until late tonight so you've got plenty of time to browse!
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
It's a cold and damp day out there, but the bookshop is dry and warm! So come in and get cosy! We've got something for everyone, whether you're shopping for yourself or for Christmas presents, and we'll be open until late tonight so you've got plenty of time to browse!
The brilliant @allanradcliffe.bsky.social is returning to the shop in December to talk about his new book Blurred Faces. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, it tells the story of two men with a shared past who find their lives tangling together once again. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The brilliant @allanradcliffe.bsky.social is returning to the shop in December to talk about his new book Blurred Faces. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh, it tells the story of two men with a shared past who find their lives tangling together once again. Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
The big day is only a month away, and our Christmas murder table is stocked and ready! And check out these brilliant Murder By Post sets! Each one contains a Golden Age mystery to either post to someone else or solve at home, complete with puzzles, clues, and even red herrings...
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The big day is only a month away, and our Christmas murder table is stocked and ready! And check out these brilliant Murder By Post sets! Each one contains a Golden Age mystery to either post to someone else or solve at home, complete with puzzles, clues, and even red herrings...
What better place is there to spend a rainy Sunday than in a bookshop? We're open 12-4 today, so come along and have a look at our wonderful selection of Winter and Christmas books!
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What better place is there to spend a rainy Sunday than in a bookshop? We're open 12-4 today, so come along and have a look at our wonderful selection of Winter and Christmas books!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in here! And the sun is shining on our fair town of Linlithgow - what better place to come & find the spirit of Christmas! We're open til 5pm today, see you soon! #linlithgow #christmasiscoming🎄 #choosebookshops
November 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in here! And the sun is shining on our fair town of Linlithgow - what better place to come & find the spirit of Christmas! We're open til 5pm today, see you soon! #linlithgow #christmasiscoming🎄 #choosebookshops
Huge thanks to Arthur Parkinson for spending the afternoon with us in #Linlithgow: I dreamt of Debo feeding her hens in her ballgown & pearls last night! Signed editions of all his books, with beautiful hand-drawn birds, now available in-store. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
November 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Huge thanks to Arthur Parkinson for spending the afternoon with us in #Linlithgow: I dreamt of Debo feeding her hens in her ballgown & pearls last night! Signed editions of all his books, with beautiful hand-drawn birds, now available in-store. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #ChooseBookshops
Tomorrow! Renowned plantsman Arthur Parkinson will be joining us here in #Linlithgow to tell us all about how he makes his beautiful displays, what his tips and tricks are for keeping chickens, and so much more! Come along, there'll be cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tomorrow! Renowned plantsman Arthur Parkinson will be joining us here in #Linlithgow to tell us all about how he makes his beautiful displays, what his tips and tricks are for keeping chickens, and so much more! Come along, there'll be cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
Friend of the shop @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out, and he's coming here in December to tell us all about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of two Edinburgh men who find their lives intertwining unexpectedly. For info and free tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Friend of the shop @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out, and he's coming here in December to tell us all about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of two Edinburgh men who find their lives intertwining unexpectedly. For info and free tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
This Thursday, as we celebrate #BookWeekScotland, we'll be joined by the brilliant gardener, artist, and chicken-keeper Arthur Parkinson to talk about how he creates his stunning floral displays and, of course, his love of all things chicken! Join us for chickens and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This Thursday, as we celebrate #BookWeekScotland, we'll be joined by the brilliant gardener, artist, and chicken-keeper Arthur Parkinson to talk about how he creates his stunning floral displays and, of course, his love of all things chicken! Join us for chickens and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
We had a lovely #BookWeekScotland treat today, with a visit from the queen of feel-good romance @jennycolgan.bsky.social! We've now got signed copies of some of her Christmas romance novels, so if you're looking for a cosy read to warm you up in this horrible weather then look no further!
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We had a lovely #BookWeekScotland treat today, with a visit from the queen of feel-good romance @jennycolgan.bsky.social! We've now got signed copies of some of her Christmas romance novels, so if you're looking for a cosy read to warm you up in this horrible weather then look no further!
The fantastic @jennycolgan.bsky.social is coming to visit the bookshop for a signing TODAY! Jenny will be here from 12, but can only be here for half an hour so make sure you don't miss her! If you can't make it, you've still got time to email us (email in bio!) to arrange for a dedicated copy!
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The fantastic @jennycolgan.bsky.social is coming to visit the bookshop for a signing TODAY! Jenny will be here from 12, but can only be here for half an hour so make sure you don't miss her! If you can't make it, you've still got time to email us (email in bio!) to arrange for a dedicated copy!
If the cold has put you in the mood for buying gifts, make sure to pop in because we've got loads of great options! From lovely ornaments to beautiful stationery and great craft kits for the young ones, there's something for everyone! So come on down, we're here until 5pm!
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If the cold has put you in the mood for buying gifts, make sure to pop in because we've got loads of great options! From lovely ornaments to beautiful stationery and great craft kits for the young ones, there's something for everyone! So come on down, we're here until 5pm!
It's @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland this week! As part of our celebrations, we've got an event this Thursday with renowned plantsman and chicken boy Arthur Parkinson! Come along to hear him talk about all things chicken and garden: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty - there will be cake!
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It's @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland this week! As part of our celebrations, we've got an event this Thursday with renowned plantsman and chicken boy Arthur Parkinson! Come along to hear him talk about all things chicken and garden: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty - there will be cake!
There's a real chill in the air this morning which means it's the perfect weather to start buying some beautiful Christmas cards! We've also got a wide selection of lovely baubles for sale in preparation of the Christmas decorations going up, so come along 12-4 today and get in the festive spirit!
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
There's a real chill in the air this morning which means it's the perfect weather to start buying some beautiful Christmas cards! We've also got a wide selection of lovely baubles for sale in preparation of the Christmas decorations going up, so come along 12-4 today and get in the festive spirit!
This gorgeous piece of gorgeousness will definitely warm the cockles on a cold clear day, brand new from @valmcdermid.bsky.social and we've got lovely signed copies: what a perfect present idea! #winter #valmcdermid @hachetteuk.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This gorgeous piece of gorgeousness will definitely warm the cockles on a cold clear day, brand new from @valmcdermid.bsky.social and we've got lovely signed copies: what a perfect present idea! #winter #valmcdermid @hachetteuk.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social
If you need some sparkle this morning (and less rain), we've got Christmas books and decorations abound for you, along with a plethora of wonderful new titles! We'll be open until 5 pm today, so plenty of time to swing by if you need to make that first dent in your shopping!
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
If you need some sparkle this morning (and less rain), we've got Christmas books and decorations abound for you, along with a plethora of wonderful new titles! We'll be open until 5 pm today, so plenty of time to swing by if you need to make that first dent in your shopping!
Ho ho HO! We are absolutely filled to the brim bursting with all sorts of wonderful goodies! From Wallace & Gromit cardboard kits to embossed Matilda book nooks, we have the perfect gift for that special someone to wake up to this Christmas!! Santa might need a bigger sleigh...
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ho ho HO! We are absolutely filled to the brim bursting with all sorts of wonderful goodies! From Wallace & Gromit cardboard kits to embossed Matilda book nooks, we have the perfect gift for that special someone to wake up to this Christmas!! Santa might need a bigger sleigh...
Calling all plant and chicken lovers! Arthur Parkinson will be here in Linlithgow next Thursday, during @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland! He'll talk about his time with Sarah Raven and of course his love of chickens! Join us for bulbs, bantams and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Calling all plant and chicken lovers! Arthur Parkinson will be here in Linlithgow next Thursday, during @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland! He'll talk about his time with Sarah Raven and of course his love of chickens! Join us for bulbs, bantams and cake: tinyurl.com/FFTMCHenParty
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate which is home to a family of beavers. In Waters of Life, he tells the incredible story of the beavers and explores wider themes of rewilding in Scotland. And he'll soon be in Linlithgow to tell us all about it! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tom Bowser runs the Argaty estate which is home to a family of beavers. In Waters of Life, he tells the incredible story of the beavers and explores wider themes of rewilding in Scotland. And he'll soon be in Linlithgow to tell us all about it! Tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCTomBowser
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
South Queensferry based author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social has a new novel out and he's coming to the shop to talk about it! Blurred Faces is a beautiful portrait of the lives of two Edinburgh men who are thrown together time and again. For free tickets and more info: tinyurl.com/FFTMCBlurredFaces
The wonderful @jennycolgan.bsky.social is visiting the shop next Tuesday at 12pm to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! Jenny can only be here for a half hour, so if you can't come but would like a dedicated copy just get in touch and we'll make it happen!
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The wonderful @jennycolgan.bsky.social is visiting the shop next Tuesday at 12pm to sign copies of her latest festive book, The Secret Christmas Library! Jenny can only be here for a half hour, so if you can't come but would like a dedicated copy just get in touch and we'll make it happen!
Happy Saturday everyone! Today we're celebrating some really quite excellent SWAG! Come & have a browse, enjoy the stacks of SIGNED books, cards & gifts til 5pm, even though by then Scotland will have defeated the All Blacks in a historic victory
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Happy Saturday everyone! Today we're celebrating some really quite excellent SWAG! Come & have a browse, enjoy the stacks of SIGNED books, cards & gifts til 5pm, even though by then Scotland will have defeated the All Blacks in a historic victory
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
(#AsOne!) #ChooseBookshops
Give the gift of a book at Far From The Madding Crowd this Christmas in support of the West Lothian Toy Appeal. Every year the Appeal supports local children experiencing poverty and deprivation. Please help make Christmas special for every child.
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Give the gift of a book at Far From The Madding Crowd this Christmas in support of the West Lothian Toy Appeal. Every year the Appeal supports local children experiencing poverty and deprivation. Please help make Christmas special for every child.
It's a miserable and damp morning with no sign of letting up, but as always, we are here and we are open! The shop is bright and festive with Christmas cards and gifts galore, so you'll be warmed up in no time! (Both in spirit and physically - the heating is on!) #ChooseBookshops
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It's a miserable and damp morning with no sign of letting up, but as always, we are here and we are open! The shop is bright and festive with Christmas cards and gifts galore, so you'll be warmed up in no time! (Both in spirit and physically - the heating is on!) #ChooseBookshops