Clockwise from left, Debbie Harry, Prince and The Beatles.Clockwise from left, Debbie Harry, Prince and The Beatles.
Clockwise from left, Debbie Harry, Prince and The Beatles.

10 legendary Edinburgh gigs down the decades – including The Beatles, David Bowie and Queen

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie… Edinburgh has played host to some truly unforgettable concerts down the decades.

Scotland’s capital city is often referred to as the ‘poor cousin’ to Glasgow when it comes to attracting the biggest names in music – but Auld Reekie has seen its fair share of legendary gigs.

Some of the biggest names in music have played here – including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Queen.

There have also been plenty of bands who visited either before they were famous, or just as they were on the brink of superstardom, such as Oasis and Arctic Monkeys.

Take a look through our picture gallery for a musical nostalgia trip.

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