Welcome to Edinburgh, the first UNESCO City of Literature. Our city is built on books, brimming with writers and readers and home to the world's largest Book Festival.

Use this literature hub to discover more about our projects, Edinburgh's literary landmarks, Scottish literature and search our events database to find out what's going on.

The biggest Book Festival in the world is under way Charlotte Square has sprung alive and the extended evening hours make it busier than ever. Read all about the EIBF and the various ways in which we are involved. more >

Melbourne author Christos Tsolkas in residence In partnership with Cove Park, the Scottish Arts Council and Arts Victoria, we welcome our first International Writer in Residence, award-winning Melbourne author Christos Tsiolkas. more >

Fiona Hyslop Comments

Our Minister for Culture and External Affairs said "Edinburgh Castle is a fitting choice to be one of the key focal points of the innnovative Carry a Poem reading campaign, which celebrates Edinburgh’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature. As a city and as a country we are extremely proud of this and by celebrating it in this way I hope that it provides local people and visitors alike with a powerful and memorable symbol of our diverse and renowned literary heritage."