44 Must-See Literary Landmarks in the United Kingdom

15. The Northern Noir of Val McDermid’s Scotland

Tread the dark and gripping paths of Val McDermid’s psychological thrillers in Fife and Edinburgh, where modern crime fiction meets ancient landscapes. McDermid’s books, including the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, bring Scotland’s rugged beauty and chilling crime stories together. A visit to St Andrews, with its medieval ruins and stormy coastline, captures the atmosphere of her tales. In Edinburgh, the International Book Festival often features McDermid discussing her work, offering fans a chance to engage with one of the UK’s most celebrated contemporary crime writers.