About Us -

    We are a small, friendly local bookshop with an old-fashioned feel, a relaxing atmosphere in which to browse and are able to offer a personal and high-quality service hard to match in larger shops.  Atkinson-Pryce has been an integral part of Biggar's thriving High Street since opening in November 1993.

 With a very efficient ordering system,  electronically linked to one of the largest book wholesalers in Britain, we can source any book -  If it exists we can find it for you.  See our home page for details of how to order.

   Most special orders arrive the next day, and we enjoy the challenge of finding more obscure titles.   We can order any book currently in print , and can also source out-of-print titles.

   Educational books for any level can be ordered without a problem and school orders automatically qualify for a 10% discount.

   All our staff are knowlegeable about the stock, and are happy to answer questions and make recommendations.

   There is an extensive Scottish section, which includes the classics, interesting new publications, local titles and local authors of which there are quite a number.   

 The children's section now has its own dedicated area and is much enlarged since the expansion in September 2008.  It is always well stocked with books for the youngest reader through to the latest teenage fiction.  It also allows us to organise storytelling and other dedicated events.

   We pride ourselves in sourcing interesting stock in all fields to tempt our regulars as well as visitors.  Everyone who loves books should find something of interest at Atkinson-Pryce.

   There is a good choice of cards including the ever popular Liz Hanson's, and a slightly expanded "non-book" section of book-related gifts and gadgets. 

   Lastly, but by no means least, we started a small second-hand section in 2007 with the attention on books of Scottish and local interest.  This has grown in its new space in the expanded shop and continues to attract the attention of both locals and visitors. 

Watch our events page for author events and other bookish happenings.

   You can find us in the West End of Biggar's High Street near Cadger's Brig and the Cross Keys Pub.

Come and see us!  Chris and Sue