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Jewel in the Crown
Sat 24th Dec 11 by The Watermill
Really nice piece in the Press and Journal, described The Watermill as 'The Jewel in the Crown' - click on the heading above (Jewel in the Crown) for the link to the article ..read more
Christmas Eve
Sat 24th Dec 11 by The Watermill
A big thank you to all our customers who continue to make the Watermill such a rewarding place to be - in terms of fun, banter and culture. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be visiting over the holiday period and wish all of you health and happiness for the New Year.
Kevin and Jayne ..read more
Good weather - great weekend for shopping
Sat 17th Dec 11 by The Watermill
Forecast is calm and crisp, roads are fine - perfect for a trip to Aberfeldy for Christmas shopping in style and comfort at The Watermill and Homer, your labours reinforced with a hot chocolate and cake. Look forward to seeing you! ..read more
Signed by Mairi Hedderwick
Mon 17th Oct 11 by The Watermill
We have got signed copies of several books by Mairi Hedderwick including Hebridean Desk Diary, Katie Morag's Island Stories, Sea Change and Highland Journey, but stocks are limited. ..read more
Screen Machine back in Aberfeldy
Sat 3rd Sep 11 by The Watermill
Tues 13 and Wed 14 September -The Screen Machine returns to Aberfeldy. Films include 'Cars' (U), Beginners (15), Harry Potter & Deathly Hallows Part 2 (12a), Bridesmaids (15). Click for full programme times and booking details ..read more
David Peat exhibition off to flying start...
Tue 14th Jun 11 by The Watermill
Seventy people crammed in to The Watermill Gallery for the opening night of 'Through the Looking Glass' and over 20 prints were sold. Photos of the evening... ..read more
David Peat exhibition featured in today's Scotsman
Sat 28th May 11 by The Watermill
Today's Scotsman carries a two-page feature about documentary film-maker and photographer David Peat, whose life-work in still photopgraphy will be a solo exhibition at The Watermill Gallery, opening Saturday 11th June... ..read more
Mark Beaumont talk huge success...
Sat 14th May 11 by The Watermill
Today's talk by Mark Beaumont, sponsored by The Watermill was a huge success, attended by over 300 people... ..read more
Etape Caledonia - Watermill open as usual...
Sat 14th May 11 by The Watermill
Sunday May 15th is the Etape Caledonia cycle event, when Highland Perthshire welcomes 4,5000. cyclists. Access to Aberfeldy from the A9 via Ballinluig is 'as usual'. ..read more
Homer Edinburgh opening - photos...
Tue 10th May 11 by The Watermill
Our new branch of Homer in Edinburgh opened at 8 Howe Street EH3 6TD, on Thursday 5th May to a great response. All the arrangements went pretty well to plan and then on opening day (and since) numbers of customers and sales have passed our expectations... ..read more
Homer Edinburgh - we're getting ready...
Sat 23rd Apr 11 by The Watermill
Preparation of our new Homer shop in Edinburgh is pressing ahead. On Thursday lorries and vans were queuing up to unload at 8 Howe Street! ..read more
Watermill on the Radio - Sunday 10th April...
Fri 8th Apr 11 by The Watermill
Radio Scotland 10am-10.30am
You may have to get up a bit early for this one, The Watermill features as part of The Business Programme, which this week is about the book trade. Or you can catch it later on BBC iplayer.
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BREAKING NEWS - HOMER OPENING UP IN EDINBURGH
Wed 16th Mar 11 by The Watermill
We're opening up a new Homer shop in Edinburgh in early May in Howe Street, New Town ..read more
Great new books in stock
Sat 5th Feb 11 by The Watermill
Two stunning giant-format art books - Arab Art and Hadid 1979-2009 and, very different, Tay Western Catchment. ..read more
News from Friends of the Birks Cinema
Tue 25th Jan 11 by The Watermill
Friends of the Birks Cinema (www.birkscinemafriends.org.uk) are bringing back The Screen Machine on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th February. Enjoy a taste of high quality local cinema when Scotland's mobile service returns to Aberfeldy. There will be afternoon and evening showings of current films in the car park behind Girvans – further details to be announced. ..read more
Chess in the coffeeshop
Wed 19th Jan 11 by The Watermill
Chess on Tuesday afternoons is back in The Watermill coffeeshop. Every Tuesday from 3pm. There is no charge or need to ‘pre-book’ but it would help if you could let us know if you're planning to come along Tel: 01887 822896
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January Sale at The Watermill & Homer
Fri 7th Jan 11 by The Watermill
We don't do things by halves...except our January sale! 50% off lots of stuff in January at The Watermill & Homer ..read more
Kevin's been reading...
Thu 6th Jan 11 by The Watermill
At The Loch of the Green Corrie by Andrew Greig and Spies in the Balkans by Alan Furst ..read more
Grand Designs in Homer
Thu 23rd Dec 10 by The Watermill
Appropriately snowy gingerbread house from young local designer Rosie Gibson on display in Homer this week. ..read more
Roads clear, shop in comfort...
Mon 20th Dec 10 by The Watermill
The roads to Aberfeldy are clear and the fire in the cafe is lit ..read more
Try The Watermill Alternative...
Tue 14th Dec 10 by The Watermill
With major high-street retailers announcing a halt to deliveries for on-line orders across Scotland this Christmas, consider the Watermill alternative. ..read more
Winter Words Book Festival 28 Jan to 6 Feb 2011
Mon 13th Dec 10 by The Watermill
Firmly established as one of Scotland's leading book festivals, Winter Words celebrates seven years in 2011 by bringing authors, broadcasters and wordsmiths together in the stimulating environment of Highland Perthshire.
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The Journey to Work...
Tue 30th Nov 10 by Kevin
Kevin and Jayne walked to The Watermill ..read more
Monday - We are open...
Mon 29th Nov 10 by The Watermill
10.15 am. Coffee is on, fire is lit, hills look beautiful and The Watermill & Homer are open. We have about 20cm of snow on the ground. At present approach roads are driveable with care ..read more
Roads clear...
Sat 27th Nov 10 by The Watermill
A little bit of fresh snow overnight has made everything look pretty but main roads are all clear ..read more
Incredible value classical music boxed sets...
Wed 24th Nov 10 by The Watermill
Bach (157 cds), Mozart (170cds) and Haydn (150cds) - incredible value ..read more
Visitor blog
Mon 22nd Nov 10 by The Watermill
We're delighted to find this blogged about us this month... ..read more
Bon Voyage!
Sat 6th Nov 10 by Kevin
Does for journeys on water what Last Call for the Dining Car did for train travel ..read more
Kevin Recommends...
Wed 20th Oct 10 by The Watermill
If Map Addict brought our landscape to life in two dimensions, this book reveals what shaped the world in 3-D. ..read more
Aberfeldy Film Festival
Sat 16th Oct 10 by The Watermill
We've just got the programme and details for the second Aberfeldy Film Festival, taking place in Castle Menzies 12-14th November. ..read more
Happy Customers
Tue 12th Oct 10 by The Watermill
We were pleased to find this on a note left on one of the tables in the cafe today ..read more
Featured in The Independent's 50 Best Bookshops
Mon 11th Oct 10 by The Watermill
We are delighted to have been picked to be included in The Independent's 50 best bookshops last Saturday. ..read more
Ruth recommends...
Fri 8th Oct 10 by The Watermill
No self respecting food lover or cook should be without this book! ..read more
The Journey's journey
Wed 22nd Sep 10 by The Watermill
Stories have been abounding since the release of Tony Blair’s ‘The Journey’, of it making a journey of its own within bookshops... ..read more
Aberfeldy Festival
Wed 25th Aug 10 by The Watermill
This October Aberfeldy is to hold a music festival and family fun day. The music festival takes place over two nights and features a host of great bands ..read more
New Music Stock
Mon 23rd Aug 10 by The Watermill
We have recently received delivery of over 400 classical, jazz, folk and world music cds including many titles we have not stocked before. In classical we have new titles from Harmonia Mundi and a special offer on Regis recordings - great value at £4.99 - of 5 for £20. New additions to folk include recordings by Leadbelly, Woodie Guthrie and Clannad. In World music we have a strong representation of fantastic African rhythms and in particular recommend Tres Tres Fort by Staff Benda Billi from the Congo. ..read more
Local Children Create Tapestry Featuring Watermill
Tue 13th Jul 10 by The Watermill
The children who made the tapestry as part of the Perth 800 celebrations, featured The Watermill Bookshop as a local historic building. ..read more
Book Sale
Thu 1st Jul 10 by The Watermill
hundreds of genuine bargains on sale in the bookshop ..read more
Sally Recommends...
Wed 16th Jun 10 by The Watermill
A remarkable, and very readable, portrayal of the fate of females in certain societies in India. ..read more
New Vintage Furniture
Wed 9th Jun 10 by The Watermill
Kevin and Jayne have been away on another mission to get vintage furniture and have come back with more fantastic stuff... ..read more
Urban Art is back in Aberfeldy!
Mon 31st May 10 by The Watermill
Urban Art is back in Aberfeldy with work by Banksy, Blek le Rat, Dolk, Eelus, Shepard Fairey, Nick Walker, D*Face and many more... ..read more
Deck Chairs in Homer
Thu 20th May 10 by The Watermill
Why not find yourself a summer read in the bookshop, and pick up a Thornback & Peel deck chair to enjoy this warm weather? ..read more
Aberfeldy Book Preview!
Tue 18th May 10 by The Watermill
A day or two ago there was much excitement here at the Watermill as a courier arrived with a special package... ..read more
Ruth's Recommendation
Fri 23rd Apr 10 by The Watermill
Ruth tells us why we should read 'This Party's Got To Stop' by Rupert Thomson... ..read more
Published by The Watermill
Fri 16th Apr 10 by The Watermill
In July, The Watermill will be publishing a brand new book - Aberfeldy - The History of a Highland Community... ..read more
Kevin's Recommendation
Mon 5th Apr 10 by The Watermill
Kevin tells us why we should all read The Train of Ice and Fire... ..read more
lightness of being up and running
Sat 3rd Apr 10 by The Watermill
Lightness of being is looking stunning in the gallery now... ..read more
Quoted in Scotsman article
Mon 22nd Mar 10 by The Watermill
Sunday on the bookshop counter. Phone chirps. It's Claire Smith from the Scotsman... ..read more
Signed copies of Solar
Fri 19th Mar 10 by The Watermill
Ian McEwan's latest Solar has arrived in the bookshop, and they are signed... ..read more
Glasgow Art Fair & New Alan Davie Print
Wed 17th Mar 10 by The Watermill
We are exclusively previewing a new print by Alan Davie at the Glasgow Art Fair ..read more
Roads Open
Sat 27th Feb 10 by The Watermill
Despite 25cm of snow on Thursday 25th Feb, roads are open to Aberfeldy.
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The Independent - 50 Best Coffee Shops
Mon 22nd Feb 10 by The Watermill
The Watermill Cafe appeared in The Independent on Saturday as one of the 50 best coffee shops.
The 50 Best Coffee Shops -
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Jayne's Recommendation: Mrs Pepperpot Stories
Mon 15th Feb 10 by The Watermill
Reading Mrs Pepperpot again as an adult still makes me smile ..read more
Mary Queen of Scots Event - A Great Success!
Mon 15th Feb 10 by The Watermill
Anna Hepburn gave an outstanding performance of Mary Queen of Scot's - The Last Letter last week at The Watermill. ..read more
Printworks Opening
Sat 13th Feb 10 by The Watermill
Kate Downie's exhibition Printworks brought a crowd to the Watermill this afternoon ..read more
Winter Words Festival
Mon 8th Feb 10 by The Watermill
The fifth and most successful Winter Words Festical has just finished. Organised by the Pitlochry Theatre, with outlying events at The Watermill and the bookstall organised by The Watermill ..read more
Valentine's Day & Mary Queen of Scots Sold Out
Sun 7th Feb 10 by The Watermill
books to pamper and books to woo! ..read more
Winter Words Festival & Homer
Mon 25th Jan 10 by The Watermill
We've just delivered 40 boxes of books to Pitlochry Festival Theatre ..read more
The Watermill in The Scotsman
Tue 29th Dec 09 by The Watermill
Take a look at the article in The Scotsman today Reading between the lines -
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A little problem getting to work today
Sun 27th Dec 09 by The Watermill
30 cm of snow overnight but The Watermill is open as usual. ..read more
Winter in The Birks o' Aberfeldy
Sat 26th Dec 09 by The Watermill
The Birks o' Aberfeldy nearly frozen - December 26th. ..read more
Christmas Day on Schiehalion
Fri 25th Dec 09 by The Watermill
Climbing Schiehallion, one of the nearest Munros to Aberfeldy. ..read more
Roads all clear
Mon 21st Dec 09 by The Watermill
If you are thinking of travelling to Aberfeldy to visit The Watermill, Kevin and Jayne drove back from Edinburgh on Monday afternoon - the roads were all clear. ..read more
Watermill on BBC Radio Scotland
Mon 21st Dec 09 by The Watermill
Watermill owners Jayne and Kevin were on BBC Radio Scotland Book Cafe today ..read more
Gingerbread House in Homer
Mon 21st Dec 09 by The Watermill
Come and see our magical Gingerbread House in Homer this week! ..read more
White Christmas - Picture
Sun 20th Dec 09 by The Watermill
Snow is falling in Aberfeldy today - all looks beautiful. The roads are clear - just be a bit careful in the car park! ..read more
Last Call for the Dining Car reviewed by Kevin
Thu 17th Dec 09 by The Watermill
a wide-ranging collection of articles and essays above all about journeys ..read more
Sally reviews Long Nights and Log Fires
Thu 17th Dec 09 by The Watermill
superb foodie book, with gorgeous pictures of the recipes on offer, ..read more
Borders closing down
Thu 17th Dec 09 by The Watermill
What is the future for bookselling in the high street ..read more
The Alps reviewed by Kevin
Wed 16th Dec 09 by The Watermill
Large format (think serious exercise lifting it up!), with over 500 stunning photographs from the Alps ..read more
Dorothy's Recommendation
Sat 28th Nov 09 by The Watermill
Happy reading, and Season's Greetings for December ..read more
Jayne's Recommendation
Tue 24th Nov 09 by The Watermill
Poetry can be great fun!
What I love about these poems is their playfulness - they really lend themselves to being shared and 'performed', perhaps adding in your own verses by following the same theme and rhyming pattern. ..read moreBooks about the local area
Tue 24th Nov 09 by The Watermill
to begin our book blog, we'll start with some books about the local area. ..read more
An Introduction
Mon 9th Nov 09 by The Watermill
Welcome to the book blog! ..read more
Article by Kevin in The Bookseller
Sun 31st May 09 by The Watermill
Independent bookshops - future can be rosy
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Up and Coming Events
Thursday 29th Mar (7.30pm)
Kenneth Steven - An Evening of Fireside Poetry
Kenneth Steven will be reading from and talking about his latest collection 'Evensong Poems' (£8.99). Tickets £4 (include a glass of wine) from Watermill Bookshop (01887 822896).
Friday 22nd Jun (8pm)
Trio AAB Jazz Night
Award-winning Scottish Jazz group Trio AAB (Phil Bancroft - Sax, Kevin Mackenzie - Guitar, and Tom Bancroft - Drums) are back at The Watermill. Their visit a few years ago was a sell-out and storming success. "A vision of jazz in the 21st century" (The Guardian). Tickets £16
Watermill Blog
Jewel in the Crown
Posted: Sat 24th Dec
Really nice piece in the Press and Journal, described The Watermill as 'The Jewel in the Crown' - click on the heading above (Jewel in the Crown) for the link to the article
Christmas Eve
Posted: Sat 24th Dec
A big thank you to all our customers who continue to make the Watermill such a rewarding place to be - in terms of fun, banter and culture. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be visiting over the holiday period and wish all of you health and happiness for the New Year. Kevin and Jayne
Good weather - great weekend for shopping
Posted: Sat 17th Dec
Forecast is calm and crisp, roads are fine - perfect for a trip to Aberfeldy for Christmas shopping in style and comfort at The Watermill and Homer, your labours reinforced with a hot chocolate and cake. Look forward to seeing you!
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