Deeside Books began as a family endeavor by Bryn Wayte and his wife Marilyn Wayte, where Bryn's passion for literature was nurtured by their granddaughter Megan since she was a young girl.

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After a short battle with brain cancer, Bryn sadly passed away in 2024 and with Marilyn retiring, left Megan in trusted hands to continue with their legacy. 

 

Today, Megan is proud to run Deeside Books & Gifts in Ballater, keeping her Papa's wisdom and passion at the forefront.

 

Our collection is a journey through time, featuring rare antiques and out-of-print treasures alongside fresh local titles, new fiction titles and a wide range of Childrens titles. Every book in our shop is a piece of rich literary history, carefully selected to inspire the next generation of readers.

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Alongside their wonderful staff, they have all worked together to keep Bryn's dream of Deeside Books & Gifts alive and thriving.