The might of the Michigan-based megastore may make alot of independent booksellers fearful, but few book lovers can fail tobe beguiled by the neo-classical architecture of its behemoth Glasgowbranch。
边界书店位于格拉斯哥市皇家汇兑广场。
Originally designed by Archibald Elliot in 1827 forthe Royal Bank, Borders has occupied a prime spot on Royal ExchangeSquare since the millennium and won over many of the city's booklovers. People reading on the steps outside have become as much afeature of Glasgow as the traffic cone on the head of Wellington'sstatue。
书店前身是皇家银行,1827年由建筑师阿奇博尔德·埃略特设计。如今,书香已取代了“铜臭味”。