Having nearly finished my current travel book, I was drawn in to this place and its fading sign…read more It felt like stepping back 30 years, to when bookstores were acts of love instead of design. The shelves are teeming with second-hand books, surrounded by piles yet to be organized. The books are often 1-2 quid a piece, and the owner is a joy to talk to about the books he has, the books he's read, and the books you are reading. If you want a prominent shelf of the latest best-sellers, this is not the shop for you. If you want to wander slowly, letting your eyes explore, looking for lost treasure, then come here.

They offer a good selection of local books and information, non-fiction and have a variety of…read morechildrens and teenage fiction. Their fiction section is rather small but make the best of limited space. On my last visit they had a nice stand of penguin classics also. They also sell stationary, bookmarks and accessories.

Small bookstore full of local and world history, maps, small poetry section, western novels, old…read morepostcards and a decent selection of vinyl records. I think this is the only book/music store in Thurso...definitely worth a look. A very easy walk and close to other shops and cafes.