Autumn in Edinburgh: Things to Do in October & November

As the streets are painted in fallen leaves and foggy mornings, Edinburgh transforms in autumn and the chance to explore every corner of the capital awakens. Although Edinburgh is a beautiful city in any season, in October and November, there are many ways to fill your days from charming cafés, cosy bookshops, antiquing and more. 

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Read our guide on all the ways you can enjoy your visit to Edinburgh this autumn and start planning your unforgettable trip to the capital.

Charming Bookstores

For book lovers hoping to find their next new read or a special edition of their favourite novel, Edinburgh is the perfect spot for some book shopping. With many quirky and unique second-hand bookstores, readers can delight in shelves packed with gems just waiting to be dusted off and given a spot on their bookshelf. 

Armchair Books

This family-run second-hand bookstore is as cosy as it is popular. With a huge selection of special editions and rare copies of books, Armchair Books is a delightful escape into a world of literature for an afternoon of browsing the shelves. The store can be found on West Port Street in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh. 

Edinburgh Books

With a vast and unusual selection of books, this store is easy to get lost in as you scan every shelf for that first edition you’ve been in search of. When the weather is dreich, there’s no better place to spend a rainy afternoon.

Antiques Shopping