Many famous writers were born in Edinburgh.
Among them are Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Robert Louis Stevenson, Muriel Spark, Irvine Welsh and Sir Walter Scott.
Edinburgh also inspired some literary works.
J. K. Rowlings wrote most of the Harry Potter books while living in the city.
Charles Dickens found the inspiration for Ebenezer in a cemetery in Edinburgh.
And the shocking Game of Thrones scene “Red Wedding” was also inspired by historical events in Edinburgh Castle.