The Open Book

About The Open Book

Nestled into the pristine lowlands, The Open Book is a charming bookshop with apartment above in the heart of Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. Live your dream of having your very own bookshop by the sea in Scotland...for a week or two.

The first ever bookshop holiday / residency experience, Scotland's National Book Town welcomes you to play-bookshop for a week or two. We'll give you your very own apartment and bookshop below, supported by a team of friendly volunteers to make your trip as lovely as possible. Set up by The Wigtown Festival Company, The Open Book's aim is to celebrate books, independent bookshops and welcome people around the world to Scotland's National Book Town. The fee for your stay is low because we are a non-profit. It covers the running costs of the holiday but that is all. A laptop and WiFi are provided. Please note that access to the accommodation is up a reasonably steep set of stairs as photographed in the listing.

Staying at The Open Book:

If you would like to book a stay at the Open Book you can still visit our page on Airbnb for information or join our mailing list to be contacted if an opening becomes available.

Opening hours vary depending on the arrival and departure of residents. The shop is generally open 6 days a week. If the resident is out, they’ll leave a note on the door about when they’ll be back.