Inside the Most Magical Bookstores in Edinburgh | Armchair Books, McNaughtan’s and More

Step inside the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature with me as we explore Edinburgh’s most enchanting bookstores. Edinburgh isn’t just Scotland’s capital — it’s a book lover’s dream. From grand literary landmarks with castle views to hidden secondhand labyrinths, this city is overflowing with stories waiting to be discovered. This is your Edinburgh Bookstore Guide📚✨ 00:00 Intro 00:43 Waterstones 01:28 Topping & Company 02:30 McNaughtan's Bookshop 03:12 Typwronger Books 04:00 Armchair Books In this video, I’ll take you on a bookstore tour through some of Edinburgh’s most iconic spots: 📘Waterstones – four floors of books with one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle. 📕Topping & Company Booksellers – a stunning independent bookstore filled with rolling ladders, signed first editions, and endless rooms of books. 📗McNaughtan’s Bookshop – Scotland’s oldest antiquarian and secondhand bookstore, perfect for rare finds. 📙Typewronger Books – a quirky mix of typewriters, poetry, and indie titles, doubling as a creative hub. 📘Armchair Books – a legendary maze of shelves in Old Town, and perhaps the most atmospheric secondhand bookstore in the city. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan, a history buff, or just love the smell of old books, Edinburgh’s bookshops are worth more than any souvenir. If you’ve been to Edinburgh, let me know your favorite bookstore in the comments! Edinburgh Playlist:    • Edinburgh   Check out my blog here: https://www.cosmopolitex.com/post/edi... Website: https://www.cosmopolitex.com/ Instagram:   / cosmopolite_xx   Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CosmopoliteX Filmed in June 2025 #edinburgh #bookstore #travelscotland #bookshop