Edinburgh bookshops: The 11 best independent Edinburgh bookshops to find presents this Christmas
If you’re thinking of treating a book lover this Christmas, why not support a local business?
Here in Edinburgh we are lucky to have a huge number of independent bookshops to browse – from radical shops to second hand and antiquarian specialists. It’s been a tough few years for small traders, so we’ve made a list of some of the best bookshops in the Capital.
You can also visit bookshop.org to support local businesses this festive season.
You can also visit bookshop.org to support local businesses this festive season.
5. McNaughtan's
This antiquarian bookshop in Haddington Place is the oldest of its kind in Scotland. As well as buying and selling old and rare books, McNaughtan’s is also a gallery hosting Typerwronger Books and secondhand typewriters. Visit: mcnaughtans.co.uk Photo: Google
6. Armchair Books
Stepping into Armchair Books is every book-lover's dream. This family-run bookstore is crammed wall-to-wall with rare and secondhand books. Based in West Port - the "ancient home of booksellers" - Armchair Books offers a delivery service . Visit: armchairbooks.co.uk Photo: Google
7. Transreal Fiction
This is a treasure trove if your loved one is a fan of sci-fi or fantasy books. Based in Candlemaker Row, Transreal Fiction has been around since 1997 and gets its name from a term coined by SF writer Rudy Rucker. The shop also sells merchandise and can provide signed editions on request. Visit: transreal.wordpress.com Photo: Google
8. The Edinburgh Bookshop
An award-winning bookshop in Bruntsfield Place, The Edinburgh Bookshop has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and welcomes browsing, book clubs, and storytime. Boks can be ordered to collect at the shop at edinburghbookshop.com Photo: Google