It’s been said before that Edinburgh has more pubs per square mile than any other city in the UK – and who are we to argue?
From spit and sawdust boozers to trendy style bars, locals and tourists are spoiled for choice when going for a night out in Scotland’s capital city. But while some amazing new venues have opened up in recent years, many of the city's great pubs of yesteryear are sadly no longer with us.
Here we take a look at some Edinburgh pubs that called last orders – how many of these pubs did you used to drink in?
Here we take a look at some Edinburgh pubs that called last orders – how many of these pubs did you used to drink in?
5. The Volunteer Arms
Located on Leith Walk, the Volunteer Arms - nicknamed the Volly - was made famous by Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting novel. Today, it has been transformed into the Mouse Trap, a gaming and music bar with a mural of Trainspotting character Begbie. Photo: TSPL
This pub on Rose Street was a homage to the Jacobite ribbons of the same name, worn by Bonnie Prince Charlie and his cohorts in the run up to the '45. The odd Lochaber axe and Jacobite shield could be seen inside. Photo: TSPL
Folk singer Tam White gig at the Yellow Carvel in 1970. Known for a time as one of Edinburgh’s chief folk venues, The Yellow Carvel owed its rather curious name to a 300-ton armed merchant ship (or caravel) harboured at the port of Leith in the 15th century.Located on Hunter Square in the 1960s and ‘70s, the pub became a haven for the city’s patchouli-scented folk crowd, as well as blues and jazz types. Photo: Picture: TSPL
The Auld Toll at Tollcross had a traditional interior filled with old pictures, mirrors and some classic, if rather worn, pub furniture. Today it's The Blackbird - a decidedly more modern affair. Photo: other