Edinburgh Little Free Library to Reopen This Month with New Storm-Proof Design

Edinburgh Little Free Library to reopen this month with new storm-proof design

The Stockbridge Little Free Library in Edinburgh will reopen on September 8 after its original structure was destroyed by storms in January 2025.

Stockbridge's community library rebuilt after storm destruction

The Little Free Library in Stockbridge is reopening after being destroyed by winter storms last year. The community book exchange was blown down in January 2025 and damaged beyond repair – but will finally return on 8 September. Founder Rachel Hazell has commissioned Mull-based boatbuilder Yann Jameson to reconstruct the replacement using locally sourced larch. […] The post Stockbridge’s community library rebuilt after storm destruction appeared…

Edinburgh community library rebuilt by Mull boatbuilder after storm destruction

AN EDINBURGH community book exchange is set to reopen on 8 September after being destroyed by winter storms over a year ago. The Stockbridge Little Free Library was blown down in January 2025 and damaged beyond repair. However, founder Rachel Hazell has commissioned Mull-based boatbuilder Yann Jameson to reconstruct the replacement using locally sourced larch. […] The post Edinburgh community library rebuilt by Mull boatbuilder after storm destr…