Scottish Trivia. Literature.

The country’s literature is famous globally

Another thing that Scotland’s famous for? Its literature. In fact, in 2004, Edinburgh became the first city in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature – thanks to its incredibly rich history of writing.

This tradition is still alive and kicking. Probably the most famous literary resident of Edinburgh today is J.K. Rowling, the mind behind the Harry Potter series. But a different side of the capital is on display in the work of Irvine Welsh, the author of the notorious novel, Trainspotting.

Literary fans will find inspiring sights across the country. Explore the holiday home of Beatrix Potter in the Perthshire village of Dunkeld. Or head to the Robert Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries to discover the life of Scotland’s most important writer.