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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!

Waterstones Edinburgh West End

About Waterstones Edinburgh West End

128 Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4AD
01312262666
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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.

Upcoming Events at Waterstones Edinburgh West End

An Evening with Chris Whitaker

30th April 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to welcome bestselling crime author, Chris Whitaker on Wednesday 30th April as we celebrate the paperback publication of 'All the Colours of the Dark'.

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Meet John Connolly

16th May 2025

Join bestselling crime author, John Connolly on 16th May, where he will be signing copies of the highly anticipated, twenty-second installment in his Charlie Parker series, The Children of Eve!

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An Evening with Kate Foster

28th May 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is thrilled to welcome bestselling author Kate Foster on 28th May, to celebrate the publication of her masterfully gripping new novel, The Mourning Necklace!

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An Evening with Sarah Pinborough

10th June 2025

Join award-winning author of New York Times bestselling breakout novel (and hit Netflix show) Behind Her Eyes, Sarah Pinborough at Waterstones Edinburgh West End on 10th June!

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An Evening with Linwood Barclay

12th June 2025

Waterstones Edinburgh West End is delighted to be welcoming international bestselling crime and thriller author, Linwood Barclay, to the shop on Thursday 18th June!

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A Tea Party with Anna James

29th June 2025

Join bestselling author, Anna James on Sunday 29th June at 2pm, as we celebrate the publication of her enchanting reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice With a Why.

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