Edinburgh International Book Festival

Edinburgh Buildings © Steve Roberts

Edinburgh, with all its historic buildings and impressing sights, is certainly worth a visit. But each August, the city draws visitors for another reason — the world’s largest international book festival. In 2004, UNESCO named Edinburgh the first “City of literature”. This year, Edinburgh International Book Festival will be held August 11th -27th. The popular event attracts writers and readers of all ages, both from the UK and abroad.

When in Edinburgh, don’t miss a meal at the Elephant House at 21 George IV Bridge Street, where J.K Rowling wrote parts of Harry Potter, watch a classic play at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, listen to a reading at the Scottish Poetry Library at 5 Crichton’s Close, or take a break from literature in the Botanical Gardens.

Botanical Gardens Edinburgh © Steve Roberts