Key Points
- Waterstones Silverburn store in Glasgow’s south side is scheduled to close this month.
- The closure precedes a planned relocation to a new location.
- The store currently offers a wide range of books, stationery, games, and hosts author events.
- Silverburn Shopping Centre remains a key retail destination with ongoing promotions and events.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 14, 2026 – Waterstones, the popular bookseller at Silverburn Shopping Centre, will close its current store this month as part of preparations for a forthcoming move to a new site.
The announcement marks the end of an era for the Unit 9B outlet, which has served Glasgow’s south side community with fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, manga, and more, alongside stationery and gifts.
What is prompting the Silverburn store closure?
The decision to shutter the Waterstones branch at Silverburn stems from strategic plans for relocation, allowing the bookseller to continue serving customers in a refreshed setting.
As reported by What’s On Glasgow of whatsonglasgow.co.uk, the store has been a one-stop shop featuring family books, a dedicated children’s department with a book train, and events like author signings for titles such as Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim by Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson Nimmo.
How has the store contributed to the local community?
Waterstones Silverburn has built a reputation for its diverse inventory, including crime, sci-fi, history, science, cookery, craft, sport, and entertainment books, fostering a vibrant reading culture in Glasgow South Side.
What events and features stand out?
The outlet boasts regular author visits and an exciting events schedule, complemented by toys, games, and stationery, as detailed on the Silverburn Shopping Centre site, which lists consistent opening hours from 10am to 9pm weekdays.
What lies ahead for Waterstones in Glasgow?
Following the closure, the move signals continued commitment to Glasgow readers, with nearby branches like Waterstones Glasgow Fort offering expanded ranges including vinyl records.
Shoppers can anticipate the new venue to maintain the passion of Waterstones booksellers in uncovering favourite reads across genres.
