Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Flying out tonight; we'll be in Edinburgh Friday morning. I can't wait!! Any bookshop recommendations, Litsies?

vivastory @Moray_Reads is the one to ask 8y

LeahBergen Oh, lucky you. Enjoy your holiday! 8y

Moray_Reads Ooh, there's three great second-hand bookshops on Bread Street (Armchair Books, Edinburgh Books and Main Point Books). My favourite indie (The Edinburgh Bookshop) is on Bruntsfield Place. There's also an excellent Blackwell's on South Bridge and a large Waterstone's on Princes Street. They're all pretty central and within 30 min walk of each other 8y

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Jess_Read_This Have an amazing trip!! Please post lots of pics- I'm hoping to plan an Edinburgh trip for next year and need lots of ideas!❤️ 8y

SusanInTiburon @moray_reads Thank you so much! That is really really good knowledge. 8y

SusanInTiburon @Jess_Read_This I'll be posting! 8y

minkyb Wonderful city. 8y

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scripturient

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Ok, some of you asked for pictures of our cottage so here goes. This used to be the gardener's cottage on the estate. It's old and cosy, has lots of books (there is another shelf) and if this cupboard doesn't shout Narnia, I don't know. :)

Lizpixie Oh it's gorgeous! Please post more, I'm trying to live vicariously through you. And some hot Scotsmen would be great too👌 8y

Cinfhen Gorgeous💚❤️💚 8y

Jhullie I'm with @Lizpixie on the hot Scotsmen please 😉 8y

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SaturnDoo Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing ❤ 8y

Sarah83 Looks soo cute 😉 8y

Abcdefghijklmnop So cute... oh btw, can I get in the queue for a hot Scotsman please? 😜 (edited) 8y

erzascarletbookgasm Wow! So charming! 💗 8y

LitLogophile Looks wonderful 😍 8y

KarenUK So lovely! Have a wonderful time! 8y

ramyasbookshelf How awesome! Enjoy! 8y

ReadingEnvy 😍 8y

Laura317 How lovely! 8y

minkyb Aaahhh. I'm in love. Enjoy! 8y

JacqMac So cute and cozy. ❤️ 8y

NovelGirl82 That's so cute!!! 8y

Reviewsbylola That is so amazing. 😍 8y

Camsmom2010 Beautiful 😍 8y

Dragon So Scottish! So cool 😎 Enjoy the day 😀 8y

LauraBrook Oh my gosh! I want to move in there so badly!!!! 8y

Lmstraubie You get to live in a storybook cottage!!!! 8y

Liatrek Love it! Thanks for sharing the pics 😊 8y

Laalaleighh This is beautiful! 8y

tpixie So cute, lovely, and quaint!! I want to be with u!! 8y

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scripturient

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Scotland has greeted us with typically Scottish weather. We've settled into our cute little very old cottage, the kiddo was so knackered that he is already asleep and we're relaxing with a good book now. ❤

Leniverse A rain front the size of Germany just washed in over Wales, so that's probably what you've got up in Scotland too. I hope the accompanying gusts of wind sweeps it all onwards and away quickly! 8y

Daisydo So jealous! 8y

Libby1 Have a great time! Will you be getting to Edinburgh or Glasgow? 8y

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scripturient @Leniverse That would be nice. But then a little rain doesn't hurt and not expecting any at this time of year would be very optimistic. :) @Libby1 Definitely Edinburgh. Not sure yet about Glasgow. 8y

Balibee146 Terrible weather today - ummmm welcome lol. Yeah let us know if you make it towards Glasgow :-) 8y

Libby1 Both are lovely. There is so much to see and do. Any literary outings planned? The National Library in Edinburgh is lovely and is located near the Elephant Cafe where JK Rowling wrote the early Harry Potter books. The view of Edinburgh Castle is amazing from that cafe. 8y

asiriusreader What a fun trip!! Enjoy making memories! 8y

erinreads I miss Scotland. 😭😭😭 8y

elkeOriginal I hope you maybe make it to Glasgow too - I loved my visits there 💕 Stirling? Fantastic castle country, is Scotland...❤️🏰❤️☂️👍 8y

scripturient @Balibee146 Will do. :) @Libby1 Yes, I love Edinburgh. Have been several times before and it is one of my favourite cities. ❤ 8y

scripturient @elkeo The Stirling castle is great. Didn't care much about the city itself but the castle was awesome. :) 8y

Balibee146 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caerlaverock_Castle Possibly in the wrong area for you but this is my favourite ruined castle. Also close to sweetheart abbey and Roberts Burns' house for a literary fix :-) 8y

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scripturient

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Just two more sleeps and we're off to my favourite place in the world so I'm all goofily excited already. And I'm secretly preparing at work with this little book here. 😍

SaraFair Jealousy! Please take pictures. I would love to take my sons before the first graduation next year. Can you plan my trip? 8y

Lizpixie Colour me so jealous right now! My soul belongs in Scotland, I've had a longing for the place since I can remember. You are so lucky. Bring me back a Scotsman with nice legs in a kilt please!😉 8y

ramyasbookshelf Oh man! I was in Scotland last summer! Wish I knew about this book before my trip! Enjoy your time there! Such a beautiful place! 8y

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ReadingEnvy Have a wonderful time!! 8y

Nebklvr It is so beautiful there 8y

saresmoore Yayayay! Prayers for a safe and wonderful journey! 💞✨🥃[forthcoming Scottish flag emoji] 8y

JacqMac Have fun! 8y

Dragon Enjoy your trip ! 😀 8y

Lmstraubie Exciting! Enjoy! 8y

Heideschrampf I also have a literary traveling companion to the crime fiction of Edinburgh i could lend you 😜 8y

Sarah83 nice trip, fine weather and many adorable book shops. 😎 8y

TheLondonBookworm How exciting!!!! Enjoy 💙💙💙💙 8y

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Leelee08

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Guess who's going to Scotland for the first time EVER?!?!? I'm so excited....it's my graduation present from my sweet husband!! Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!!

candc320 That is so exciting!!! I LOVED Skye and would definitely recommend going there if you get the chance. 8y

Alfoster Lucky you!❤ 8y

Crinoline_Laphroaig We're going this fall for our 30th anniversary. I'm just starting my what I want to see list. 8y

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rabbitprincess Awesome! I've been to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and some parts of the southwest. Wigtown is Scotland's national book town and if you can go, I recommend it 😊 8y

Jas16 I love Scotland! I am going for my second time in six months in March. Loved Edinburgh, Inverness and Isle of Skye. Next trip I am going back to Inverness as well as Glasgow and Pitlochry. 8y

LeahBergen Lucky!!!!! 8y

BookThia You will love it! Whether you love history or hiking or galleries or golf, Scotland delivers. If you are looking for some Scottish literature, Littens will have loads of recommendations! 8y

britt_brooke So awesome! I'm completely envious!! 8y

Zelma No recommendations, just pure envy! 😂😍👍 8y

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scripturient

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Reading myself into the mood for our upcoming trip to Scotland in March. Not that I need motivation or anything but it's nice to read up on things after so many years away. 😉

Lizpixie I am so jealous! I've dreamed of the Scottish Highlands and Islands for years. You are so lucky.😘 8y

erinreads I'm so ready to go back! And it's only been 3 months since I was there. 😭 8y

Thessalia I have been to England once, Ireland twice... but Scotland is next. Scotland has a bit of mysticism in those hills that I want to really get in touch with. Someday soon... little envious - have a blast! 8y

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LindsayReads Lucky you! 8y

minkyb One of my all time favorite trips. I would return in a heartbeat! 8y

scripturient @lizpixie I know. We're so lucky to have this beautiful country close by. It's only an 1.5 hour flight from here. This time we're taking the car and going by ferry. That should be an experience. 😂 8y

scripturient @Thessalia I highly recommend it. :) 8y

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scripturient

Literary Traveller in Scotland: A Book Lover's Guide | Allan Foster

Dreaming of going back to Scotland. ❤️ Probably won't happen before next year, but one can always revel in memories, right?

Dogearedcopy Ooh! I ❤️ Scotland! It's been awhile; but I would love to go back, this time to the Western side: Isle of Mull, The Lewis Isles, ... 9y

Trav Scotland has been on my 'places to travel' list for years! 9y

TaylorMay Omg this is amazing! I need to go back too! It was incredible 💙 9y

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BookishFeminist ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Scotland. I'm partially Scottish & just took my first trip there a few years ago. Can't wait to go back!! Where did you go while there? 9y

scripturient @BookishFeminist We've mostly been around Edinburgh and Fife where we have friends. I LOVE St Andrews but there are so many places to still explore. For next year we're planning a two-week holiday, staying in Fife but using that only as a base for trips in all directions. :) 9y

BookishFeminist @scripturient So jealous! I do hope you share pictures. If you get the chance to make it up to the Highlands, it is BEAUTIFUL. I stayed in Inverness for a while and loved it. 9y

scripturient That's one of the places I definitely want to go. :) 9y

BooksTeasAndBookishThings Glencoe will always be the Home of my Heart no matter where I am. I can't wait to take my Husband there so he can see why I miss it so much! 9y

AwkwardlyAlive Oh my gosh, Fiancé and I are going to honeymoon there next summer. I must get this book! 9y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Must get this! We're planning a trip for next summer! 9y

scripturient Hahaha, looks like a popular destination for next year. Maybe we should have a Litsy get-together at the Edinburgh book festival. 😉 9y

scripturient BTW, there is another title like this but specifically for Edinburgh. 🤓 9y

todd The ghost tour in Edinburgh is worth checking out! 9y

scripturient @todd Thanks for the recommendation! Haven't done the ghost tour yet but I also highlx recommend the literary pub crawl. 9y

Heideschrampf Litsy book fest excursion?! I'm in! 9y

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