Golden Hare Books

Crowned British & Irish Independent Bookshop of the Year in 2019, Golden Hare Books is a beloved literary cornerstone located at 68 St Stephen Street in Stockbridge. Fronted by a charming sage-green shopfront, this independent bookseller is celebrated for its warm atmosphere, discerning curation, and passionate dedication to the physical book as a tactile work of art.

Entering the shop, visitors are met by the comforting scent of woodsmoke from the wood-burning stove crackling gently in the winter months. Books are presented face-out on handcrafted wooden shelving, turning covers into gallery canvases. The inventory prioritizes literary fiction, contemporary poetry, Scottish history and nature writing, independent presses, and thoughtfully chosen children's literature.

Every shelf is peppered with handwritten staff recommendation cards offering witty, insightful commentary. Golden Hare also hosts regular author readings, book clubs, and creative writing salons, embodying the intellectual vigor of Edinburgh as the world’s very first UNESCO City of Literature.