The Amnesty bookshop - Edinburgh

Since opening our doors in 2016, our popular second-hand bookshop has been serving the local community of Marchmont, and far beyond. Our well established shop is a must visit destination for booklovers in the area. Run by dedicated volunteers, you will be sure to find a warm welcome and shelves brimming with a wide range of fiction and non-fiction thanks to brilliant local donations. A space where everyone is welcome and your next read awaits.

About Edinburgh bookshop

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday: 11.30am - 4.30pm

With constantly changing shelves, you can enjoy browsing a wide range of good quality, second-hand books. Whether you are looking for Scottish authors, local interest, collectibles, social sciences, art, poetry, politics, history or children’s books, there is plenty to choose from here.

Alongside the books we also sell a range of greeting cards and branded Amnesty products, as well as a wider ethical gift offer at Christmas.

Donations help us keep our stock fresh and exciting, so if you’re thinking of donating to us, we’d love to hear from you. Please refer to the donation section below.

We are often looking for people to join our volunteer team. To find out more about volunteering with us please email [email protected] or pop in for a chat

To stay up-to-date on the very best of our new arrivals, as well as the latest news and promotions, follow us on:

Instagram: @amnestybookshopedinburgh

Events and promotions

Our shop often gets involved with local events and offers promotions. Be sure to check in regularly to see what’s on offer – or follow our social media accounts for the latest news.

How to find us

12 Roseneath Street
Marchmont
Edinburgh
EH9 1JH

Accessibility

For those coming by car there is some pay and display parking on the neighbouring roads.

Our shop is also right beside the 9 bus stop.

The shop floor is all on one level.We have a folding ramp for easy access over the small step at our entrance and seating inside should you need a rest or simply wish to sit down and read.

Donations & Collections

We are happy to accept smaller walk-in donations of books at any time during our opening hours. If your donation is larger - more books than one person can carry in a single trip – please contact the shop on 0131 221 1596 before visiting to make an appointment. This way, we can confirm that we are able to take it, arrange a convenient time for you to visit, and can make sure we are ready for you when you arrive

Plus, if you are a UK taxpayer, we can sign you up for retail gift aid and help your donation to raise even more.

If you turn up hoping to donate books and find the shop is closed, please don’t leave the books outside.