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GET Free Books at Buchanan Galleries Celebrates World Book Day
Scotland’s first free bookshop, GET Free Books at Buchanan Galleries, is celebrating World Book Day (March 5) by encouraging the public to rediscover the joy of reading - and to help others do the same.
GET Free Books is operated by the Global Educational Trust, a charity dedicated to promoting literacy and reading skills for all, providing local communities to access free books through its network of over 20 bookshops around the UK.
Its first Scottish location opened at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow in June 2025. The store offers a wide range of second-hand books across all genres, with guests able to take home up to three books to read and enjoy free of charge.
This World Book Day, GET Free Books is encouraging everyone to pop into store, pick up a free book, and experience the transformative power of reading. By removing financial barriers, the initiative ensures that everyone has the opportunity to access and enjoy books, regardless of their circumstances.
At the same time, the charity is calling on the local community to donate any unwanted books to help keep the shelves stocked and stories circulating. Every donated book gives someone else the chance to discover a new author, explore a new world, or reignite a passion for reading.
GET Free Books relies on donations from the community to keep its shelves stocked, inviting the public to donate their unwanted books and help prevent them from going to waste. Donations can be dropped off at the GET Free Books store on the first floor of Buchanan Galleries, next to Starbucks. The team welcomes second-hand books across all genres, helping prevent them from going to waste while supporting literacy in the local community.
For volunteering opportunities at GET Free Books, please email info@globaleducationaltrust.org, with Glasgow as the subject line. For information about Buchanan Galleries, please visit buchanangalleries.co.uk/.
GET Free Books is operated by the Global Educational Trust, a charity dedicated to promoting literacy and reading skills for all, providing local communities to access free books through its network of over 20 bookshops around the UK.
Its first Scottish location opened at Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow in June 2025. The store offers a wide range of second-hand books across all genres, with guests able to take home up to three books to read and enjoy free of charge.
This World Book Day, GET Free Books is encouraging everyone to pop into store, pick up a free book, and experience the transformative power of reading. By removing financial barriers, the initiative ensures that everyone has the opportunity to access and enjoy books, regardless of their circumstances.
At the same time, the charity is calling on the local community to donate any unwanted books to help keep the shelves stocked and stories circulating. Every donated book gives someone else the chance to discover a new author, explore a new world, or reignite a passion for reading.
GET Free Books relies on donations from the community to keep its shelves stocked, inviting the public to donate their unwanted books and help prevent them from going to waste. Donations can be dropped off at the GET Free Books store on the first floor of Buchanan Galleries, next to Starbucks. The team welcomes second-hand books across all genres, helping prevent them from going to waste while supporting literacy in the local community.
For volunteering opportunities at GET Free Books, please email info@globaleducationaltrust.org, with Glasgow as the subject line. For information about Buchanan Galleries, please visit buchanangalleries.co.uk/.
Thursday 5 March
220 Buchanan Street Glasgow G1 2FF
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