Cressida Cowell Comes to Visit!

Blog · Posted June 23, 2023

Cressida Cowell visited us for Indie Bookshop Week 2023

Cressida Cowell visited us for Indie Bookshop Week 2023

Durty Brewing – Featured Supplier

Blog · Posted June 21, 2023

We were thrilled to discover a Borders company that has created the perfect drink for mountain bikers.

We were thrilled to discover a Borders company that has created the perfect drink for mountain bikers.

Helen

Helen

 · Café Assistant

Helen, who is always smiling, has been with us since September 2022 and has been a key member of our Sunday team ever since. In her down time she enjoys spending time with her cat and her granddaughters.

Helen, who is always smiling, has been with us since September 2022 and has been a key member of our Sunday team ever since. In her down time she enjoys spending time with her cat and her granddaughters.

Sue’s Vegan Jammy Biscuits

Blog · Posted June 19, 2023

Sue is giving us a rare opportunity to replicate her delicious biscuits at home.

Sue is giving us a rare opportunity to replicate her delicious biscuits at home.

FieldDay – Home Highlights

Blog · Posted

Our current Home Highlight is the Irish based company FieldDay.

Our current Home Highlight is the Irish based company FieldDay.

Bryony

Bryony

Books Team  · Bookseller

Bryony joined us in the summer of 2025. After being a customer for 10 years she is thrilled to now be behind the counter. With three girls of her own, she knows her way around the children’s book section!

Bryony joined us in the summer of 2025. After being a customer for 10 years she is thrilled to now be behind the counter. With three girls of her own, she knows her way around the children’s book section!

May Review Round-up!

Blog · Posted May 19, 2023

Our Books Team share what they loved reading over the last few weeks.

Our Books Team share what they loved reading over the last few weeks.

Country Living Christmas Special 2022

Blog · Posted October 22, 2022

We were incredibly lucky that we were featured in Country Living Christmas Magazine Special 2022.

We were incredibly lucky that we were featured in Country Living Christmas Magazine Special 2022.

Rosamund is in The Guardian!

Blog · Posted June 18, 2022

Harry potter turned 25 this year and to mark the occassion, The Guardian interviewed those who helped make the books.

Harry potter turned 25 this year and to mark the occassion, The Guardian interviewed those who helped make the books.

Bookselling in The Sunday Post

Blog · Posted June 12, 2022

Rosamund speaks to The Sunday Post about bookselling and the amazing bookshops across the country.

Rosamund speaks to The Sunday Post about bookselling and the amazing bookshops across the country.

Tues-Sat 10-5pm · Sunday 11-4:30pm
Please note: last orders for the Café must be made 30 minutes before closing time

St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 0AT
Phone +44 (0)1835824087 · Email books@mainstreetbooks.co.uk

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