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Bookworms

Bookworms was originally started as an independent bookshop in the 1970s. It remained in the same family ownership until 2003, when Craig and Sarah Scott took over. Bookworms stocks an interesting selection of books, as well as cards and calendars.

Helensburgh, on the Clyde coast, is renowned for its wide variety of individual shops.

Craig E Scott

Born and brought up on the West Coast of the United States, Craig inherited a love of books from both sides of his family. His Scottish forebears were all known as avid readers, while his maternal grandfather was a bookseller, and his mother was the children’s librarian in Hollywood.

Craig moved to the UK in 1975, and worked in technical advertising, public relations and business documentation. A keen local historian and genealogist, he carried out research, gave talks, and produced display material.

He appeared on BBC-TV’s Mastermind in 1981, and as a long-standing member of the Mastermind Club, he was for many years editor of their newsletter, pass, and served a term as the Club’s President.

Sarah L Scott

Sarah Scott has a BA in Language from the University of York, and has also studied with the Open University.

She worked in the book trade for many years, initially with Foyles and Dillons where she specialised in mail order, and then in trade sales with Macdonald & Co Publishers.

Later she became a technical author, writing business and software documentation.

Sarah’s personal interests include history and genealogy, and she has written and produced local history booklets. She also loves literature, poetry and music, and is a member of the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir.

After Craig’s death in 2006, Sarah has continued to run Bookworms.

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