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. 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.

In 2004, UNESCO named Edinburgh the first “City of literature” and this Scottish city definitely lives up to the title. While you stay 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 maybe even take a break from the literature in the Botanical Gardens.

Botanical Gardens Edinburgh © Steve Roberts