Trip Planner: Europe / UK / Scotland / Scottish Highlands / Inverness / Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop

Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop, Inverness

4.4

#1 of 21 in Shopping in Inverness

Gift & Specialty Shop · Hidden Gem · Shopping

Create an itinerary including Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop

Browse Scotland's largest collection of used books at Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop. Located in an old Gaelic church, the bookstore holds over 100,000 titles in its general stock, including old and rare copies, as well as maps. Take a break from reading and check out the exhibits of local art also on display. Step inside to enjoy the homey atmosphere, complete with a wood fire, and sit down at the bistro-style cafe for a delicious home-cooked meal or a cup of tea. See Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop and all Inverness has to offer by arranging your trip with our Inverness trip itinerary planner.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop

BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Private Tour to Urquhart Castle Loch Ness and Inverness

4.9

Duration: 1h - 8h

Tours from $633 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands

5.0

Duration: 1h 15min - 1h 30min

Tours from $6 ›

Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

361 reviews

Google

4.7

By TravelingMerm

Magical is the perfect word to describe this incredible bookshop! Shelves upon shelves of used books to peruse while enjoying the cozy ambiance set by the fireplace crackling away in the center of it.... more

Magical is the perfect word to describe this incredible bookshop! Shelves upon shelves of used books to peruse while enjoying the cozy ambiance set by the fireplace crackling away in the center of it.... more »
By Gilmore99

Amazing bookshop with tons of neat finds (both books and prints). Like most secondhand bookstores, they've got a little bit of everything. There's a lot of scaffolding around the outside (as of April.... more

Amazing bookshop with tons of neat finds (both books and prints). Like most secondhand bookstores, they've got a little bit of everything. There's a lot of scaffolding around the outside (as of April.... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Jennifer Miles

The most magical place a book lover could visit! Feels just like Belle’s library in Beauty and The Beast. Lovely vintage collections line the upper shelves of the bookcases, a delightful fire crackles in the background and an impressive collection of maps and other wall hangings can be found throughout. One truly could spend hours there, or get lost with their head in a book.

more less
By Andrew Stenson

Like stepping into the hogwarts library, this amazing book shop is truly magical. 🧙‍♂️ A vast collection of classic novels mixed in with an array of new aspiring authors and some rare first editions this is a must visit for anyone who can read and will inspire even the hardest none reader too. 📚 The gentleman behind the desk had amazing knowledge of the stock and can be relied on for advice and guidance. 👌 As a harsh critic of most book shops I am delighted to give Leakey's my first ever 5 star books shop review and its well worthy of it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend a visit 👌

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Inverness

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more