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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

The Wigtown Emporium

Name: The Wigtown Emporium
Address: 1 High Street, Wigtown, DG89HH, GB
Telephone: +447507847711

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The Wigtown Emporium, vintage, retro and bookshop based in Dumfries & Galloway

28/05/2026

Sunshine days in Wigtown Book Town ☀️📚
Meet Rachel – a primary school teacher from Staffordshire, brought to the Wigtown Emporium by her great aunt and uncle for “just a little browse”…
…and here she is modelling our beautiful Powder range 💛
✨ Powder kimono (now flying out the door!)�🕶 Powder sunglasses�👒 Powder hat
Don’t worry – we still have gorgeous short Powder jackets in store and a small range of ladies Powder pyjamas for those girls nights in!🙌
Pop in and find your own perfect piece ✨

16/03/2026

2026 is actually the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac.

The Fire Horse only comes around once every 60 years, and we are so thrilled to find these beautiful framed original oil on canvas paintings for all the horse lovers out there.

These striking statement pieces truly capture the majesty, strength and spirit of these magnificent animals.

We are proud to showcase and sell the beautiful work of artist Denise Playfair.

🐎 Gypsy – the wild black horse�Framed original oil on canvas�Size: 106 x 82 cms (42 x 32 inches)
🐎 Loreal – a striking and elegant portrait�Framed original oil on canvas�Size: 85 cms x 85 cms (33.5 x 33.5 inches)

If you would like more information about either of these original artworks, please send us a message.

05/03/2026

📚🕵️‍♂️ Happy World Book Day!
Mr B of the Wigtown Emporium is celebrating in style today, dressed as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and ready to welcome visitors.

Step inside and browse our shelves as you search for that special gift, a fascinating read, or a unique piece of history. You never know what literary treasure you might uncover.

16/01/2026

A rare mid-century optician’s light box, fully functional and illuminated. Four rotating sides of history and design—a statement piece for collectors and connoisseurs of industrial elegance. Timeless, extraordinary, and unforgettable.

• Collectors & connoisseurs who value history and craftsmanship
• Interior designers / stylists seeking bold, unique statement pieces
• Luxury vintage enthusiasts drawn to scarcity and narrative

08/01/2026

So great to see Sam Heughan in action today. What a great ambassador for this region.

24/12/2025

Rosey would love to see you today.

Merry Christmas to all our customers.

06/12/2025

The Ghost of Christmas Past ✨

The Wigtown Emporium opened late, welcoming last-minute wanderers, weary shoppers, and hopeful hearts.

Its owner, Mr. B. never asked what people were searching for. The Emporium simply offered what they needed. A toy that whispered of better days, a forgotten book, a tiny trinket that glowed softly in the hand.

By the first day of Advent, the lights flickered on by themselves. By mid-December, the whole place seemed to glow with quiet magic, the kind that made you pause at the doorway without knowing why.

On Christmas Eve, Mr. B opened late once more. He still didn’t ask. The Emporium remembered.

✨ What would your Christmas Emporium gift be? ✨

Address

1 High Street
Wigtown
DG89HH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447507847711

Website

http://wigtownemporium.co.uk/

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