
Scottish Christmas Book Fair
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The Scottish Christmas Book Fair will take place on 20 November 2026 at The New Town Church in Edinburgh. Attendees can browse a wide selection of books across various genres, with opportunities to meet authors and enjoy festive refreshments.
Browse and buy from a massive selection of books at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair. Hosted by Publishing Scotland in The New Town Church on George Street, the Scottish Christmas Book Fair is a great place to find novels across all genres, as well as gift books, cookery books, children’s books and puzzles, history, travel, poetry, sport, music, and biographies. This year’s fair will be bigger and better than ever – as well as being able to chat with publishers, you can meet lots of authors, who will be there to sign copies of their books. And for that extra festive flavour, there will be free mulled wine (non-alcoholic), apple juice, mince pies and chocolate treats. Plus, there’s also a programme of author events on Saturday 21 November 2026 in the church’s Undercroft Café. (Author events are ticketed and charges apply). These include: The New Town Church is wheelchair accessible, with ground level entry with ramps and lifts. Located on George Street, the church is well served by Lothian Buses services 10, 11, 43, X18, X19, X27 and X28. The nearest Edinburgh Trams stop is St Andrews Square.
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Frequently asked questions
Scottish Christmas Book Fair takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Scottish Christmas Book Fair is held at The New Town Church in Edinburgh (The New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA).
Entry to Scottish Christmas Book Fair is free.
The forecast for Scottish Christmas Book Fair is Overcast · high 4°C, low -2°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The New Town Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Scottish Christmas Book Fair can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Scottish Christmas Book Fair will take place on 20 November 2026 at The New Town Church in Edinburgh. Attendees can browse a wide selection of books across various genres, with opportunities to meet authors and enjoy festive refreshments.
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Browse and buy from a massive selection of books at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair. Hosted by Publishing Scotland in The New Town Church on George Street, the Scottish Christmas Book Fair is a great place to find novels across all genres, as well as gift books, cookery books, children’s books and puzzles, history, travel, poetry, sport, music, and biographies. This year’s fair will be bigger and better than ever – as well as being able to chat with publishers, you can meet lots of authors, who will be there to sign copies of their books. And for that extra festive flavour, there will be free mulled wine (non-alcoholic), apple juice, mince pies and chocolate treats. Plus, there’s also a programme of author events on Saturday 21 November 2026 in the church’s Undercroft Café. (Author events are ticketed and charges apply). These include: The New Town Church is wheelchair accessible, with ground level entry with ramps and lifts. Located on George Street, the church is well served by Lothian Buses services 10, 11, 43, X18, X19, X27 and X28. The nearest Edinburgh Trams stop is St Andrews Square.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of The New Town Church. Searching near The New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA; check-in Friday, 20 November 2026.
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WhereThe New Town Church
The New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Scottish Christmas Book Fair?
Scottish Christmas Book Fair takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Where is Scottish Christmas Book Fair taking place?
Scottish Christmas Book Fair is held at The New Town Church in Edinburgh (The New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA).
How much are tickets for Scottish Christmas Book Fair?
Entry to Scottish Christmas Book Fair is free.
What will the weather be like at Scottish Christmas Book Fair?
The forecast for Scottish Christmas Book Fair is Overcast · high 4°C, low -2°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Scottish Christmas Book Fair?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The New Town Church can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Scottish Christmas Book Fair?
Tickets for Scottish Christmas Book Fair can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 21 November 2026
Weather
chance of rain 22% · wind up to 8 km/h
Venue
The New Town Church, 13 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PA
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