Blackwell's Bookshop is Edinburgh's oldest bookshop, selling books on South Bridge since 1878. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for announcements and updates on our year-round events programme.

Edinburgh's oldest bookshop is situated right in the heart of the Old Town. On our three floors you will find anything from the latest bestseller to university textbooks. Make sure to visit our Scottish Room for the best selection of Scottish books in the city.

The majority of our events are held on our First Floor and our event space has level access.

There is on-street parking in Infirmary Street, Chamber Street, Drummond Street and Roxburgh Place (paid till 6:30pm), and Blue Badge Holders can park on the single yellow just outside Caffè Nero on Infirmary Street. 

Our Caffè Nero is open till 7pm on weekdays for pre-event coffee and cake (or tea and panini).