In pictures: 12 lost Edinburgh pubs you'll remember

When it comes to watering holes, Edinburgh's had its angel's share of the good, the bad and the downright scary.

We take a look at a dozen Capital boozers we reckon you’ll all remember (and some you’d probably like to forget).

Exterior of The Highwayman lounge bar at St Andrew Square bus station, January 1978. Picture: TSPLplaceholder image
Exterior of The Highwayman lounge bar at St Andrew Square bus station, January 1978. Picture: TSPL

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