Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes

“We are in the company of an agreeable and relaxed guide giving us an anecdotal run-down on Edinburgh over a cup of coffee.” Alexander McCall Smith

Robert Louis Stevenson’s gloriously vivid portrait of Edinburgh continues to beguile and entertain the modern reader over 150 years after it was first written.

A trusty and witty tour guide, Stevenson leads the reader on an unforgettable journey through the city, bringing to life its most engaging characters and landmarks. Many of the buildings, places and people he introduces in Edinburgh went on to feature in his timeless classic novels, including Kidnapped, Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

In a beautiful hardback gift edition, this is a fascinating celebration of historic Edinburgh, written in Stevenson’s fresh and readable prose.