We look forward to bringing you exciting, interesting and fun events in Stow and Melrose in 2026. Watch this space for further details…
Hex House – a feminist horror fairy tale.
Amy Jane Stewart in conversation with Katalina Watt.
7pm Tuesday 28th April, Stow Station House.
We are delighted to welcome Borders-based writer Amy Jane Stewart to Stow for the launch of her debut novel, Hex House. A feverishly told, dark and unsettling Scotland-set fairy-tale about a safe haven for women which transforms them into vessels of revenge.
A woman in the woods alone is never the beginning of the story. It’s usually the end.
So, when a beautiful house appears out of nowhere and a woman beckons her inside, it almost feels too good to be true.
Welcome to Hex House: a refuge, a home, a sanctuary. A place that can only be found by those who truly need it; a place that promises to teach Elly how to access a power more incredible – and more terrifying – than anything she could have imagined.
Free event. Booking essential. Bar available. 18+
Hex House – a feminist horror fairy tale. Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 28 from 7 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite
Gaelic Conversation Group –
Buidhean Còmhraidh Ghàidhlig
Meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 7pm
A bheil Gaidhlig agad? An bhfuil Gaeilge agat?
Interested in speaking Scottish Gaelic or Irish? This new free conversation group is being created to support learners at all levels and fluent-speakers to enjoy using and talking about Gaelic. 18+ Email hello@wedalebooks.scot for further details and venue information.
The Wedale Folklore Club
Usually meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 7pm in Stow.
The Scottish Borders has a rich and stirring history, matched by the often weird and wonderful folklore that surrounds us. We love a story, so have created this free-to-join group inspired by myths, legends and folk-customs. The group meets monthly and is a place to share stories, discover forgotten folklore and strange, fascinating places to visit and revel in the mysterious! Open to all, 18+.
If you love folktales, folklore, myths and legends then this may be the place for you! For further details or to join the group, please email us hello@wedalebooks.scot
poetry circle
Meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 7pm at the bookshop
If you enjoy reading or composing poetry, you may like to join our new monthly gathering at the bookshop on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Free to join, this group is for readers or writers of all abilities who love to write, read, sing, sign or perform poetry! Meets monthly at the Wedale Bookshop. Email hello@wedalebooks.scot for further details or to join as places may be limited. 18+
Authors? Why have your book event in Stow?
Stow of Wedale has excellent transport links (we think we’re the only independent bookshop in the Scottish Borders directly served by a railway station) meaning holding and attending events here that celebrate the written word is ideal. In addition to our bookshop, we have local caterers and facilities that can allow for events hosting from 2 to 176 guests (that’s the capacity of the main space in the Town Hall!). In addition to the town hall, we also have the beautifully refurbished and presented Station House.
The Wedale Book Club.
We have two book groups (one meeting on the 2nd Wednesday and the other on the 3rd Wednesday of every month) hosted in the bookshop. Open to all 18+. 20% off each month’s chosen titles when you buy in-store – contact us or ask next time you pop in!
February’s Book
March’s Book
You can buy books that our Book Groups have been reading from our List on Bookshop.org:
The LGBTQI+ Book Club
We are delighted to host the south’s only dedicated LGBTQI+ bookshop book group (as far as we know!). It’s held in the bookshop each month. Open to 18+. 20% off each month’s chosen titles when you buy in-store – contact us or ask next time you pop in!