Salsa dancing and fiery rhythms at Siglo, Cowgate, 28 March 2000. Siglo was also a disco-pub that opened until the wee small hours of the morning. Today, it is a trendy pub/restaurant called OX184.placeholder image
Salsa dancing and fiery rhythms at Siglo, Cowgate, 28 March 2000. Siglo was also a disco-pub that opened until the wee small hours of the morning. Today, it is a trendy pub/restaurant called OX184.

I can't believe these iconic Edinburgh pubs and clubs closed - 25 photos of lost venues

These incredible photos of loved and lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs are sure to evoke memories for generations of locals.

We've put together a gallery of Edinburgh pubs and clubs from yesteryear – and some of these photos will leave you feeling nostalgic.

Scotland's capital city has always had great boozers and a vibrant club scene – regardless of the era – and today we’re remembering some old venues that we’ve lost down the decades.

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 25 lost Edinburgh pubs and clubs – and please share your own recollections of them in the comments section before you go.

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