Scottish railway station bookshop raises £500,000 for charity

May 17
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Pitlochry Station Bookshop reaches £500,000 milestone for charity.

A volunteer-run bookshop at Pitlochry railway station has raised more than £500,000 for charity, marking a major milestone for one of Scotland’s most successful station adoption projects.

The Pitlochry Station Bookshop, operated by local station adopters, has been supporting good causes since opening in 2006, with all proceeds from donated book sales going directly to charity.

Run entirely by volunteers and supported through ScotRail’s Adopt-a-Station scheme, the bookshop has now donated £504,918 to a mix of local, national, and international charities.

Current beneficiaries are Cancer Research UK, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Highland Perthshire Shopmobility, Mercy Corps, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, and Tayside Mountain Rescue.

The unique model means that almost every penny raised goes directly to these causes, with no paid staff and minimal overheads thanks to ScotRail providing the premises rent-free.

The bookshop first opened following a community call to revitalise unused station space. Early success saw it expand into larger premises within the station, helping significantly increase funds raised for charity over time.

The community group’s achievement was marked at a reception in Fishers Hotel, Pitlochry on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Paul McKay, ScotRail Communications Director, said:

“Reaching the £500,000 mark is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved with Pitlochry Station Bookshop.

“This is a brilliant example of what can be achieved through our Adopt-a-Station programme, where local volunteers bring real energy and creativity to their station while making a meaningful difference to communities.

“The dedication of the volunteers, and the continued support from customers donating and buying books, has helped create something truly special.

"ScotRail is proud to support initiatives like this, which make our stations more welcoming while delivering a positive impact far beyond the railway.”

Graham Holmes, Pitlochry Station Bookshop Chairman, said:

“We are forever grateful to ScotRail for giving us the opportunity to raise funds for chosen charities. It’s been 20 years since they offered us what was then the station kiosk – subsequently expanded into our current premises – free of rent.

“It is thanks also to the dedication and hard work of our wonderful volunteers, and the loyalty of the local people who donate the books that we have been able to achieve this half million pounds of donations to our chosen charities.”

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