Edinburgh is an beautiful and inspiring city, with a strong literary history.
Here are 10 of our favourite books set in our fair Capital.
What’s your favourite? Comment below!
5. The Inspector Rebus Novels
Possibly the most famous series of novels set in the Capital, the Inspector Rebus novels are written by author Ian Rankin. Photo: NW
6. 44 Scotland Street
44 Scotland Street was written by Alexander McCall Smith and is set in Edinburgh's beautiful New Town. Photo: NW
7. Heart of Midlothian
Sir Walter Scott's Heart of Midlothian is considered to be one of Scotland's greatest novels. Photo: Courtesy of the Faculty of Advocates Abbotsford Collection Trust
8. Fleshmarket
Nicola Morgan's novel Fleshmarket follows the fortunes of a young lad who falls in with notorious murders Burke and Hare. Photo: NW
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