Edinburgh's most radical bookshop - diverse reads, warm staff, bold ideas.
Located at 43-45 W Nicolson St, Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop offers a cozy, independent space with a thoughtful, diverse, and inclusive selection. The warm, knowledgeable staff provide great recommendations and create a welcoming atmosphere. The shop features local zines and pins alongside books, and supports a community-focused vibe. It highlights LGBTQ, race studies, caste, class, and feminist themes, with pay-forward options that enhance accessibility. A must-visit for Edinburgh book lovers.
43-45 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, UK
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A diverse range of radical, inclusive, and social justice-focused books across genres like LGBTQ+, feminist, race studies, and more.
Expert advice and tailored book suggestions from our passionate and knowledgeable staff to help you discover new voices.
A collection of zines, pins, and creative works by local artists, supporting community talent and alternative media.
Options like pay-forward and flexible pricing to ensure books are accessible to everyone, no questions asked.
Hosting readings, discussions, and gatherings to foster togetherness and engage with radical ideas in Edinburgh.
Overall rating
salometeorite
a lovely bookshop !! i came in yesterday evening and had a lovely chat with the bookseller there. they gave great recommendations and were so so nice ! i was really impressed by the selection. thank you so much for the great experience, i’ll be back the next time i’m in edinburgh!!
Jill M.
Amazing passionated bookstore with such a good collection of books! The owner and their staff are super friendly and really knowledgeable! They have an amazing collection of books for everyone and they make their statement! Loved the middle grade selection a lot!
Ayyappan Moolesseril
Lighthouse Books is a cozy, independent bookstore with a thoughtful selection of diverse and inclusive reads. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are genuinely helpful and passionate about books. It’s the perfect spot to discover new voices from around the world and enjoy a peaceful break in the heart of the city. A must-visit for any book lover!
Amanda Wootton
A wonderful bookshop which oozes creativity and aspirations for community togetherness! I stumble in regularly and I’m always drawn in by the selection of zines available by local artists and funny or cute pins for sale. It’s nice to have the variety alongside the books too. Lovely staff too, and very worth a visit and an explore!
adi upman
Known as Edinburgh's most radical bookshop and what a wondrous delight to go here! LGBTQ, race studies, caste, class, feminist themes, they stock everything. Polemical messages posted around the shop. To ensure accessibility of knowledge, there's options to pay forward, pay only 5 etc without any questions asked. I hope this shop thrives and continues doing the work it does.
