Edinburgh’s literary prowess runs deep. Home to Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, JM Barrie and JK Rowling, there’s no shortage of literature that has come from the minds of this UNESCO City of Literature. Edinburgh has not only provided the home to these literary minds, but has also set the setting for many works of Scottish literature.

Scotland boasts a rich literary and story telling tradition. With authors like J.K. Rowling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Muriel Sparks, and Sir Walter Scott, there’s no shortage of Scottish literature and novels. Transport yourself to the bonny hills of Scotland with these 30 books set in Scotland. Scottish novels, crime thrillers, historical fiction, fairy tale retellings and more!