A local shop is promoting a book about coping with tragic family loss written by one of their colleagues.

Scotmid, in High Street, Bonnybridge is supporting colleague and author Lynne McMaster by making her book, Still Here, available through its in-store community book banks.

Lynne, who works at Scotmid’s Bishopbriggs store, has written Still Here about her family’s experience of unimaginable loss – she husband Grant lost both of their

young daughters, Tia and Sara, following serious illness.

Lynne's book will be available at the Bonnybridge Scotmid store (Picture: Submitted)

placeholder image — Lynne's book will be available at the Bonnybridge Scotmid store (Picture: Submitted)

The book tells their family’s story, from the devastating experiences they faced to navigating grief and finding the strength to keep going. Through sharing it, Lynne hopes to offer comfort and reassurance to others experiencing loss and difficult times.

Scotmid has purchased a copy for every in-store book bank, including Bonnybridge, helping Lynne’s story reach readers and communities across Scotland.

Lynne said: “Writing Still Here was never about telling a story of tragedy; it was about sharing what we have lived through and, hopefully, helping other people who may be facing their own difficult times.

“If our experiences can help even one person feel a little less alone, then sharing them has been worthwhile. Knowing that Scotmid is helping the book reach more people through its book banks is incredibly touching, and I’m very grateful for the support.”

Scotmid’s in-store community book banks give customers and members the opportunity to pick up and share free books, making them a fitting way to help Lynne’s story reach more readers.

Lynne Ogg, head of membership and community engagement at Scotmid, said: “Lynne has shown enormous courage in putting such deeply personal experiences into words and sharing them with others.

“When we heard about Still Here, we wanted to find a simple and meaningful way to support Lynne. Making the book available through our book banks felt particularly fitting.

"It not only recognises what Lynne has achieved but helps her story reach people who may find comfort, strength or a sense that they are not alone in its pages. We hope our members and customers will take the opportunity to read Lynne’s story.”

Copies of Still Here will be available through Scotmid’s in-store community book banks.