14 evocative Edinburgh pictures of lost nightclubs that locals still miss today

By Gary Flockhart

Lifestyle Editor

Published 10th Nov 2023, 13:34 BST

Updated 10th Nov 2023, 13:34 BST

Take a look at 14 photos of unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs that we still miss today...

We've compiled a list of Edinburgh nightclubs from years gone by – places that will leave you feeling nostalgic for those carefree days of youth.

Take a look through our picture gallery and let the memories come flooding back. And before you go, let us know your own recollections of Edinburgh nightclubs in the comments section.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 photos of unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs that we still miss today.

. 14 unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 photos of unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs that we still miss today. Photo: Third Party

Tuesday night was "Shagtag" night at Gaia on King's Stables Road, just off the Grassmarket. In this picture, revellers can be seen try their pulling power on the dancefloor on 17 May 2000.

. Gaia

Tuesday night was "Shagtag" night at Gaia on King's Stables Road, just off the Grassmarket. In this picture, revellers can be seen try their pulling power on the dancefloor on 17 May 2000. Photo: Third Party

If you were into disco and pop music in the 80s, Cinderellas in Stockbridge was the place to go. Originally a cinema then a dancehall, the venue was transformed into Cinderellas in 1982 and, despite being a little less glamorous than its name might suggest, it remained popular until it burned down in 1991.

. Cinderellas

If you were into disco and pop music in the 80s, Cinderellas in Stockbridge was the place to go. Originally a cinema then a dancehall, the venue was transformed into Cinderellas in 1982 and, despite being a little less glamorous than its name might suggest, it remained popular until it burned down in 1991. Photo: Third Party

Pictured in April 2004, Faith nightclub in the Cowgate was located in a former church. Later became Sin. It's now the site of Stramash, a 900-capacity late night music venue and diner split over two floors with three bars.

. Faith

Pictured in April 2004, Faith nightclub in the Cowgate was located in a former church. Later became Sin. It's now the site of Stramash, a 900-capacity late night music venue and diner split over two floors with three bars. Photo: Third Party

Saturday night revellers throwing shapes on the dancefloor at Eros Elite, Fountainbridge, 2 September 2000.

. Eros Elite

Saturday night revellers throwing shapes on the dancefloor at Eros Elite, Fountainbridge, 2 September 2000. Photo: Third Party

Honeycomb nightclub, Niddry Street, 27 September 2006. The venue is now known as Hive.

. Honeycomb

Honeycomb nightclub, Niddry Street, 27 September 2006. The venue is now known as Hive. Photo: Third Party

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 photos of unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs that we still miss today.

1. 14 unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 14 photos of unforgettable Edinburgh nightclubs that we still miss today. Photo: Third Party

Tuesday night was "Shagtag" night at Gaia on King's Stables Road, just off the Grassmarket. In this picture, revellers can be seen try their pulling power on the dancefloor on 17 May 2000.

2. Gaia

Tuesday night was "Shagtag" night at Gaia on King's Stables Road, just off the Grassmarket. In this picture, revellers can be seen try their pulling power on the dancefloor on 17 May 2000. Photo: Third Party

If you were into disco and pop music in the 80s, Cinderellas in Stockbridge was the place to go. Originally a cinema then a dancehall, the venue was transformed into Cinderellas in 1982 and, despite being a little less glamorous than its name might suggest, it remained popular until it burned down in 1991.

3. Cinderellas

If you were into disco and pop music in the 80s, Cinderellas in Stockbridge was the place to go. Originally a cinema then a dancehall, the venue was transformed into Cinderellas in 1982 and, despite being a little less glamorous than its name might suggest, it remained popular until it burned down in 1991. Photo: Third Party

Pictured in April 2004, Faith nightclub in the Cowgate was located in a former church. Later became Sin. It's now the site of Stramash, a 900-capacity late night music venue and diner split over two floors with three bars.

4. Faith

Pictured in April 2004, Faith nightclub in the Cowgate was located in a former church. Later became Sin. It's now the site of Stramash, a 900-capacity late night music venue and diner split over two floors with three bars. Photo: Third Party

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