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John Kay's Shop

John Kay's Shop

Bookshop · Edinburgh

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0131 629 5880

8 Victoria St, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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Google rating

4.6

98 Google reviews

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What customers say

I really liked this store and it sold some really unique books. The prices were higher but the books were special and great quality.

Amy · 3 months ago

Cute, quirky book nook. Lots of very pretty bound editions, and loads of lical/Scottish/Celtics lore options. Small but worth it!

Carter Wilbur · 2 months ago

One of my first and last stops each visit to Edinburgh, John Kay's Shop never fails me to have the most interesting books, fabulous antique prints, and other bibs and bobs of the high quality and unusual nature. This trip, I grabbed an unusual title from Tolkien's oeuvre, an antique pen and ink of Holyroodhouse, and a commonly available version of Dicken's Christmas tales (but my loyalty is to this shop and my pounds Sterling were spent there). The shop always has the best service. The staff are always so engaging and interesting. A must visit when in Edinburgh.

Jane Murdock · a year ago
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Opening hours

  • Monday11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Thursday11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Friday11:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Sunday10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Details last verified May 2026

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