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Independent Bookshop Milngavie – Books & Gifts

More than a Bookshop

At Daydreams, we love finding the right book for the right reader – but our shelves hold a little more than stories.

Staff Picks

October Recommendations

Every month, our team shares a few books we’ve loved lately – the ones we can’t stop talking about in the shop.

There’s no theme, just great stories, beautiful writing, and books we think deserve a spot on your shelf.

Stonewitch by Skye McKenna

The next magical adventure in Skye McKenna’s Hedgewitch series is here - Stonewitch whisks readers to the Scottish Highlands for a spellbinding tale of friendship, courage, and faerie magic.

The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves

Ann Cleeves returns to Orkney with The Killing Stones - a haunting, atmospheric crime novel that brings DI Jimmy Perez back into the spotlight. A brilliant read for long autumn nights.

Food, Whisky, Life by Ghillie Basan

A celebration of Scotland’s landscapes, flavours, and resilience - this book blends recipes, storytelling and whisky pairings in the most soulful way. Perfect for readers who love food, travel, and a good dram.
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New Books

We keep our shelves stocked with a thoughtful mix of new releases – from big literary names to brilliant debuts and independent publishers we love.

If you’re after something specific, just ask – we can usually order it in within a few days.

Second-Hand & Trade-Ins

We believe good books deserve more than one reader.

Our Daydreams-embossed pre-loved books have already had a story of their own – and when you bring them back, you’ll receive £1 credit towards your next read.

It’s our small way of keeping great books in circulation and making reading more sustainable.

Each pre-loved book you pick up has already passed through another pair of hands, found a place on another shelf, and sparked another imagination. By trading in and choosing second-hand, you’re helping us build a community where stories live on and on – shared, loved, and rediscovered.

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Gift Vouchers

Looking for a thoughtful present?

Daydreams gift vouchers are available in any amount and can be used towards anything in the shop – from books and stationery to special editions and events.

Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or anyone who simply loves to read.

Shop Online

You can still support Daydreams when you shop online.

We’re partnered with Hive, Bookshop.org, and Libro.fm – every purchase made through the links below helps our little bookshop directly.

When you buy through these links, a small share of the sale comes back to us – helping us keep doing what we love: connecting readers with great books, stories, and ideas.