Edinburgh is well known for its arts, culture and literature. ver the last few hundred years, many of the world’s greatest authors have been born in this fair city. Here are just ten of them - which one is your favourite? Let us know!
5. Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850 and wrote the classic novels Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Treasure Island. Photo: Hulton Archive
6. Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859 and created the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. Photo: Fox Photos
7. Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh in 1771 and, as well as having a monument named for him, was famous for writing Waverly and Ivanhoe. Photo: Courtesy of the Faculty of Advocates Abbotsford Collection Trust
8. Naomi Mitchison
Naomi Mitchison was born in Edinburgh in 1897 and is most famous for The Corn King and the Spring Queen. Photo: contributed