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Комментарии • 57

  • @CamsCampbellReads
    @CamsCampbellReads 5 месяцев назад

    I've lived in Scotland most of my life and been a book lover for all of it. How did I not know about Wigtown? Definitely planning a trip now!

  • @susanthompson5142
    @susanthompson5142 2 года назад +12

    Thanks to you and Chris for sharing this incredible town full of book shops. What a thoughtful and lovely Anniversary trip Chris planned for the two of you . I love Scotland, it's been my lifelong dream to visit. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do some " armchair traveling " through your lovely vlogs of Edinburgh and now Wigtown. Happy Anniversary 💕💕✨✨✨

  • @SavidgeReads
    @SavidgeReads 2 года назад +5

    What a lovely surprise (and what’s a lovely video)! Clearly a keeper 😉

  • @cubegirl97
    @cubegirl97 10 месяцев назад

    Wigtown was my favorite part of my trip I miss it so much I got some rare books and everyone was so nice.

  • @wrigleyextra11
    @wrigleyextra11 2 года назад +6

    Someone built a town around bookshops tbh - so nice!

  • @debradevine3949
    @debradevine3949 4 месяца назад

    Very fun guys! Thank you for sharing with us. ❤

  • @childfreegamer8840
    @childfreegamer8840 2 года назад +2

    Love the Scottish music over this video. And that place looks incredible. I want to go book shopping now, gah.

  • @gailgilchrist5421
    @gailgilchrist5421 2 года назад +2

    Loved this video, and the music. Someday I'll make it to Wigtown and see it firsthand. I have to comment on one of your captions though. I don't believe Sean Bythell's bookshop is the largest secondhand bookshop in Scotland. That title probably belongs to Leakey's in Inverness as it is located in a huge old church. You will have to head up to Inverness someday and see it for yourself.

  • @Desertorum
    @Desertorum 2 года назад +2

    We went to our honeymoon in Scotland (from Finland) and also visited Wigtown. My husband bought Bladnoch (which is long gone), I bought couple books and lost my Lonely Planet guide of Scotland (which was a wedding gift from my friend). Nice trip and I wish I could do it again some day!

  • @lizardslaw2661
    @lizardslaw2661 Год назад +2

    OMG this place is paradise to me. Added to my bucketlist immediately

  • @valeriomassimopastorealina3102
    @valeriomassimopastorealina3102 3 месяца назад

    Heaven on Earth has a name, and it is Wigtown!

  • @luke28
    @luke28 Год назад +1

    This was lovely

  • @badfaith4u
    @badfaith4u 2 года назад +4

    I love bookstores. I could get lost in them for hours. I'm so glad you had a wonderful trip. 📚🤩😍🥰

    • @JeansThoughts
      @JeansThoughts  2 года назад +2

      This place would have you lost for days aha it's wonderful!

    • @badfaith4u
      @badfaith4u 2 года назад +1

      @@JeansThoughts I will put this town on my bucket list. 📚📚

  • @Books_BrewsandBeyond
    @Books_BrewsandBeyond 2 года назад +4

    Happy Anniversary to you and Chris Jean. This was a great video of all the amazing book stores in Wigtown- the footage was incredible!. When I get the chance to go to Scotland, I will definetely be visiting these bookstores. 🥰📚

  • @thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565
    @thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565 2 года назад +2

    I only learned about Wigtown recently! You and Shannon (155Books) have both been so recently and I’m JEALOUS! It’s only about a 1.5 hour drive from me so I’m thinking a visit is in order!
    I loved this video so much!

    • @JeansThoughts
      @JeansThoughts  2 года назад +2

      Oh my god you're literally closer aha you have to go!

    • @thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565
      @thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565 2 года назад +1

      @@JeansThoughts I was actually very wrong... it's 65 miles as the crow flies, but 200 miles on roads...

  • @joyclendening9908
    @joyclendening9908 2 года назад +2

    Im finally coming to Scotland in June! It’s my dream trip! I had no idea this place existed and now I’m trying to figure out how to fit it into the plan.

  • @PunkyDory80
    @PunkyDory80 2 года назад +1

    Happy Anniversary, and what a nice surprise!

  • @EleanorNicBhatair
    @EleanorNicBhatair 2 года назад +1

    What an amazing trip!! I so need to adventure there myself :D

  • @RovingReader
    @RovingReader 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful! I just finished The Dumb House which I think you recommended a long time ago!

  • @Amyduckie
    @Amyduckie 2 года назад +3

    Oh my, what a delightful little town! And as an autistic person, I now *desperately* want to go see Wigtown Press. But I’m in Australia, so I can dream. 😂
    Also, Chris has really cool glasses. 🤓
    Happy anniversary to you two!

    • @GraemeBell9864
      @GraemeBell9864 2 года назад +2

      Biggest bookshop in Queensland is in Nambour. Does that help??

    • @Amyduckie
      @Amyduckie 2 года назад +1

      @@GraemeBell9864 it’s about 11 hours north of me, but I’ll chuck it on the bucket list! 😁😁😁

    • @steflake8627
      @steflake8627 2 года назад +1

      Fellow autistic here, with an SI in books :) There's a great book about Book Towns by Alex Johnson - apparently Clunes is Australia's

    • @Amyduckie
      @Amyduckie 2 года назад +1

      @@steflake8627 oooo thank you! I’ll put that on my TBR!

  • @GraemeBell9864
    @GraemeBell9864 2 года назад +1

    Looks amazing. In Glasgow a lot of s/hand bookshops are near the university.

  • @vivdunstan
    @vivdunstan 2 года назад +1

    That was lovely Jean. Thanks so much for sharing! And well done Chris for the idea :) I now have a list of bookshops I absolutely have to check out there, and yes we need to make the trip down there! Thanks again, and happy anniversary.

  • @thearchive1132
    @thearchive1132 2 года назад +1

    This was awesome. I'm so jealous I've always fancied visiting this wee town myself. Great stuff

  • @ameliabarlowbooks
    @ameliabarlowbooks 2 года назад +1

    the book spine bench is amazing!

  • @KappaBooks
    @KappaBooks 2 года назад +1

    This area looks absolutely lovely!

  • @elbamariasosa-velasco4665
    @elbamariasosa-velasco4665 2 года назад +1

    Forgot, I am in Puerto Rico. I am waiting for the second one.

  • @elbamariasosa-velasco4665
    @elbamariasosa-velasco4665 2 года назад +1

    Just received your book. Is gorgeous

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph 2 года назад +1

    It looks sooo beautiful 😍

  • @SorgieWrites
    @SorgieWrites 2 года назад +1

    Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️

  • @DanieleaReads
    @DanieleaReads 2 года назад +1

    Another place to visit added to the list 😂

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing! This looks AMAZING! ❤️📚

  • @bangfangbang
    @bangfangbang Год назад +1

    WTF WHY DIDN'T I KNOW ABOUT THIS PLACE WHEN I WAS LIVING IN SCOTLAND????

  • @susanhaywardault3514
    @susanhaywardault3514 2 года назад +1

    Loved this ❤️ Happy Anniversary ❤️ what was written on the copper plates on the books spines ( the statue)?

    • @JeansThoughts
      @JeansThoughts  2 года назад +1

      Just the titles of some classic books - it was beautiful!

  • @filmaddict143
    @filmaddict143 2 года назад +1

    omg y'all are so cute 😭

  • @WhatVictoriaRead
    @WhatVictoriaRead 2 года назад +1

    💛💛💛

  • @KritikaGrover
    @KritikaGrover 2 года назад +1

    Hiii jean!any fun light read book suggestions for 14 y/o?

  • @sedaydinsa
    @sedaydinsa 2 года назад +1

    😍

  • @Larissa_KD
    @Larissa_KD 2 года назад +1

    Looks like such a lovely day! Is Wigtown reachable by public transport, or only by car?

    • @JeansThoughts
      @JeansThoughts  2 года назад +2

      It's not great by public transport I have to say. That's one of the reasons I haven't gone sooner as I don't drive - that and I live in the East and it's far west. You can get a train to a nearby station from Glasgow and then a bus but if you're in Edinburgh like me that means another train from Edinburgh to Glasgow. It is doable with some planning though!

    • @christiemurphie8287
      @christiemurphie8287 Год назад +2

      Wigtown local here - public transport is doable but a challenge! Your closest train stations are Stranraer or Barrhill, then Dumfries or Lockerbie are a bit further. Then you would need a bus to Newton Stewart and then to Wigtown. There are taxis but as very rural can be expensive!

  • @elbamariasosa-velasco4665
    @elbamariasosa-velasco4665 2 года назад +1

    Again is me: I received Egyptian Myths. Congratulations on your PhD. When do we start calling you Dr. Jean Menzies?

    • @JeansThoughts
      @JeansThoughts  2 года назад +1

      Aha not until next year. I have to sit my viva/thesis defence and then it goes through final approval ^_^

    • @elbamariasosa-velasco4665
      @elbamariasosa-velasco4665 2 года назад +1

      I hope you keep all of us informed.