This sprawling bookstore in a former church will have you. Set in inverness, church street apartments offers river views and free wifi, 1. The historic feel of the place and being surrounded by old books and rare prints makes your book browsing even more pleasant. It is scotland s largest secondhand bookshop with 100,000 selected volumes. Things to do in inverness, scotland 11 mustsee places in. Scotlands largest collection of old, rare and secondhand books and maps.
The clc christian literature crusade bookshop in castle street provides literature from a christian viewpoint to local churches and has been a resource centre for the wider community. The free north church is situated in bank street in the heart of inverness city centre, and partners with merkinch free church who are planting a new church in the ferry area of the city. Lose yourself in this haven of floor to ceiling stacked books, around a huge central open fire. The shop is located in greyfriars hall, which was once st. Leakeys second hand bookshop greyfriars hall church street inverness invernessshire iv1 1ey tel. Three independent scottish bookstore owners tell their shops story. A visit here fits well with a stroll along the river, and a visit to a few of the churches on church street. We have been actively buying books throughout the highlands for well over 30 years. Leakeys bookshop, inverness in the pretty riverside town of inverness in the scottish highlands, the most northerly city in the united kingdom, you will find the iconic leakeys bookshop. Leakeys bookshop, church street, inverness, scotland. The accommodation provides rooms featuring heating, multichannel television, a personal computer, a work desk and a separate toilet. The church was built in 1649, rebuilt in 17923 and reconstructed again in 1822.
Inverness congregation free presbyterian church of scotland. Clc bookshops inverness, inverness, united kingdom. Free north free church of scotland bank street inverness, iv1 1qu. Final page turned for invernesss christian bookshop. Leakeys second hand bookshop bookstore church street in. Church street inverness, united kingdom iv1 1ey joined january 15, 2010. We have listed nearly 500 shops, starting with church street, the oldest in inverness, castle street and academy street all running north to south. The riverside restaurant serves scottish and turkish dishes and lies 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
It is scotlands largest secondhand bookshop with 100,000 selected volumes. Leakeys bookshop, church street, inverness food and drink. The staff have an incredible knowledge of the stock, despite the huge number of books in the building. If you find yourself in the scottish highlands, this place located fittingly on church street, should not be missed, especially if books are your. Church street inverness, united kingdom iv1 1ey joined 15 january 2010.
The junction church inverness is part of the international network of churches christian outreach centre inverness is a registered charity, number. Sadly leakeys no longer has a cafe, although the owners tell us that leaves even more room for books. Located in inverness, church street apartments provides river views and free wifi, a 17minute walk from inverness castle and 1,500 feet from caledonian canal. What makes this the best used bookstore in the world. Rev kenneth d macleod free presbyterian manse 11 auldcastle road inverness iv2 3pz tel. View all attractions near leakeys secondhand bookshop on tripadvisor. Clc bookshop, inverness uk christian bookshops directory. Be sure to ask if you are looking for something in particular.
Besides old and rare prints, here you can also find many classic volumes and old maps. Find the perfect church street inverness stock photo. Leakeys bookshop in inverness a church full of books. Apr 11, 2018 what do you get if you turn a church into a bookshop. A christian bookshop in inverness which has served the highlands for nearly four decades will soon be closing.
Inverness history free presbyterian church of scotland. In march 2011 the shop again moved and returned to castle street, this time moving to occupy the former wesley owenliving oasis premises. Back in 1982, leakeys stock was spread out in two small shops in inverness its a small city in the scottish highlands if youre wondering. The bookshop on the ground floor is stocked full of childrens. Church st greyfriars hall, inverness iv1 1ey, scotland. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Some alterations were made to the building between 1885 and 1887. Leakeys secondhand bookshop inverness all you need to. The inverness congregation dates back to 1893, the first minister, rev. Complete with open log fire and just about any book you.
Complete with open log fire and just about any book you could think of. Greyfriars hall, church street, inverness, iv1 1ey. He opened the bookstore in inverness in 1979 after relocating it from hertfordshire to the st. Uk christian bookshops directory inverness clc bookshop clc bookshop. Leakeys second hand bookshop greyfriars hall, church street. Leakeys bookshop turned out to be one of our favorite places in scotland. Featuring a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a satellite flatscreen tv, ironing facilities, desk and a. You get leakeys bookshop in inverness, often hailed the most beautiful bookshop in scotland, and quite possibly the uk. Leakeys secondhand bookshop inverness 2020 all you need. Thousands and thousands of books located in every nook and cranny of this old gaelic church make it a vision of joy to a book lover. Leakeys second hand bookshop, inverness bookstore guide. Restaurants near leakeys secondhand bookshop, inverness. In 1827 gaslighting was installed in the church, allowing for the first regularly held evening services in english to occur in the town. Restaurants near leakeys secondhand bookshop, inverness on tripadvisor.
No services being held for the present due to the coronavirus outbreak. What do you get if you turn a church into a bookshop. Jul 08, 2019 leakeys bookshop, inverness in the pretty riverside town of inverness in the scottish highlands, the most northerly city in the united kingdom, you will find the iconic leakeys bookshop. Leakeys bookshop, church street, inverness foodie explorers. Leakeys bookshop 219 bruntsfield place, edinburgh, 01 447 1917. We recommend booking leakeys secondhand bookshop tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Featuring a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a satellite flatscreen tv, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. See all 1 leakeys secondhand bookshop tours on tripadvisor. Clc bookshops inverness, 23 castle street, inverness 2020. Leakeys in inverness is the biggest secondhand book store in scotland. Bookshop in inverness results 1 18 of 18 switch to map.
We have been actively buying books throughout the highlands for well over 30 years buying that has been immensely exciting and fruitful. Charles leakey opened the store in inverness, the unofficial capital of the. Jul 03, 20 such a peaceful purpose for an unused church. Church house bookshop your first stop for christian books. Clc inverness bookshop on the move from its original location in castle street, inverness the clc bookshop moved to church street.
Lose yourself in this haven of floor to ceiling stacked books, around a huge central open fire 22 years without issue. Leakeys bookshop, church street, inverness we stumbled across this bookshop on the last day of our break and for the sake of our bank balance i am glad. The old gaelic church on church street in inverness, am, en20498. This place is listed in the bookstore category of the geodruid inverness 2020 guide. The old gaelic church on church street in inverness. Allan mackenzie being ordained in november of that year. Leakey s bookshop was established in 1979 and has been housed for the last 20 years in the old gaelic church 1793. Leakeys bookshop was established in 1979 and has been housed for the last 19 years in the old gaelic church 1793.
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