The Book-Lovers Guide to Edinburgh’s Bookshops, Edinburgh, Scotland

Being welcomed by shelves stacked full of books, all waiting to be picked up and read, is a joyful experience. 

There’s the smell of books. There’s the sight of rows upon rows filled with stories that can spark a great deal of curiosity and a sense of wonder.

There’s the feel of the pages inviting you to discover new authors, genres, and ideas, and the general ambience that oozes comfort and evocativeness.

Not only is it home to some of the world’s most influential writers and the Edinburgh International Book Festival, but the city is also teeming with a huge number of independent bookshops displaying fascinating reads.

It doesn’t matter what part of the city you are visiting, you are guaranteed to find bookshops on almost every corner, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Whether you love the scent of old books or the crisp, never-been-read feel of a new book, if your passion lies with adventure or horror, comic or classic, mystery or fantasy, there’s bound to be a book shop in Edinburgh that’s right up your street.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).