Pen Shops In Glasgow, Scotland?

[PaperQueen]

Anyone have a pen shop or two (or twelve) to suggest I visit while in Glasgow next spring? Would love to find one that sells a broad selection of Akkerman inks, if possible (much easier to choose colors in person, not to mention more fun).

 

I'm also making a run to Dumfries and Carlisle (both in Scotland), then Dublin (Ireland) and maybe---iffy---Belfast.

 

This happy, single malt, Scot-to-the-core chick plans to return home with a few treats.

Edited October 7, 2015 by PaperQueen

[Algester]

akkerman inks are only available in netherland... not sure where else without an online access

[Sandy Fry]

The only one I know of in Glesga is The Pen Shop on Buchanan Street right in the city center. No Akkerman ink though.

 

Bring me back a chip buttie, black pudding, broon sauce and a bottle of Irn Bru please....lol.

 

Alba gu Brath!!!

 

David

[checkrail]

Neither Dumfries nor Carlisle have anything other than the regular W H Smith basic selection. The citizens of Carlisle will be interested to learn they have moved to Scotland, by the way!

Kind regards,

Timothy

[PaperQueen]

The citizens of Carlisle will be interested to learn they have moved to Scotland, by the way!

Kind regards,

Timothy

My typo, Timothy. :::ooooooooops:::

 

The trip is primarily* to trace family history, much of which straddles the Scotland/England border (generational births alternated between the two, in a 5-10 mile radius). Thank goodness my record keeping is better than my evening forum posting.

 

* "Primarily" = Part family history, part continuation of my ongoing search for lovely single malt whiskies, plus a run through Ireland so I can visit Beleek and Waterford (lifelong bucket list).

Edited October 8, 2015 by PaperQueen

[Sandy Fry]

Akkerman ink can be had online from Vanness Pens in Littlerock, AK

 

David

[Highbinder]

The Pen Shop is worth a visit even though they don't carry a particularly wide range of stock. The gallery it's in - Princes Square - is very pretty.

[PaperQueen]

Akkerman ink can be had online from Vanness Pens in Littlerock, AK

 

David

 

I'd like to see color swatches in person before ordering, since samples aren't an option. :::drats:::

 

The Pen Shop is worth a visit even though they don't carry a particularly wide range of stock. The gallery it's in - Princes Square - is very pretty.

 

It's on my Must Visit list; just being in a pen shop makes me happy. Besides, maybe I'll find something pretty to remember the trip by.

[Renfield]

Anyone have a pen shop or two (or twelve) to suggest I visit while in Glasgow next spring? Would love to find one that sells a broad selection of Akkerman inks, if possible (much easier to choose colors in person, not to mention more fun).

 

I'm also making a run to Dumfries and Carlisle (both in Scotland), then Dublin (Ireland) and maybe---iffy---Belfast.

 

This happy, single malt, Scot-to-the-core chick plans to return home with a few treats.

 

 

Not sure about Glasgow's offerings, even though I lived there for 10 years, but The Pen Corner in Dublin is a really nice shop in Dublins City Centre.

 

Great stock of pens, knowledgeable staff, and a good place to waste an hour or two

[PaperQueen]

Not sure about Glasgow's offerings, even though I lived there for 10 years, but The Pen Corner in Dublin is a really nice shop in Dublins City Centre.

 

Great stock of pens, knowledgeable staff, and a good place to waste an hour or two

 

Wonderful--I'll add it to my list. Thanks, Renfield!

[Hedgepig]

Bring me back a chip buttie, black pudding, broon sauce and a bottle of Irn Bru please....lol.

 

Oh great, well now this exiled Scot is hungry. Thanks a lot.

[Kyrina]

I only get to add that the in person fountain pen shopping is really bad. The Pen Shop is sort of underwhelming, overpriced, and just sad. I do wish I had some nice options to add, even if too late to apply for the question here. It does make me want to go to The Pen Shop anyway to just play with pens I can't justify really buying.

[PaperQueen]

I only get to add that the in person fountain pen shopping is really bad. The Pen Shop is sort of underwhelming, overpriced, and just sad. I do wish I had some nice options to add, even if too late to apply for the question here. It does make me want to go to The Pen Shop anyway to just play with pens I can't justify really buying.

 

Thanks for chiming in, Kyrina. Sounds like my pen lurking will need to hold off until the second week of the trip (Dublin)---better to spend the time in Scotland researching, looking for good chip buttie (my carb lovin' heart, be still!), and sipping whisky.