Waterstones Edinburgh West End

There's something for everyone in Edinburgh's biggest bookshop, Waterstones Edinburgh West End, located at the heart of the city, opposite Edinburgh Castle, on the capital's main shopping street!

About Waterstones Edinburgh West End

	128 Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4AD
	01312262666
	Waterstones Edinburgh West End Website
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Our four-floor bookshop is right at the heart of the city, opposite Edinburgh Castle, on the capital's main shopping street; Princes St. We've got something for everyone: a large and inviting Children's department, a robust and exciting events programme, a Scottish department that reflects the richness and diversity of our great country, Stationery and Magazines for everyone & our very own Café W, on the Second Floor, with breath taking views of the Castle and Edinburgh skyline, where we work with local suppliers to bring you the very best food and drink that the city has to offer.

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Upcoming Events at Waterstones Edinburgh West End

Books

An Evening with Kate Fagan

23rd January 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End, Edinburgh New Town

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to be welcoming Kate Fagan to the shop on Thursday 23rd January to celebrate the publication of her astounding debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay!

Books

An Evening with Tigest Girma

11th April 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End, Edinburgh New Town

Join Tigest Girma at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she dicusses her deliciously dark, dangerously romantic Black vampire fantasy debut, Immortal Dark!

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