The majority of them opened in 1913, which was known to be something of a boom year for cinema. Sadly, most of those magical movie theatres have long since been raised to the ground, with many of them making way for luxury flats.
Have a look through our photo gallery to see 16 lost Edinburgh cinemas which many locals still recall fondly.
9. The Gaumont Cinema, Canning Street
The Gaumont Cinema in Canning Street was destroyed by fire in May 1962. Photo: TSPL
10. The Embassy Cinema, Pilton
The Embassy Cinema in Pilton in pictured in 1958. The cinema was demolished in the 1980s. Photo: TSPL
11. ABC Cinema, Lothian Road
The autioriums of the ABC cinema were demolished in April 2001 and replaced by the current Odeon. Photo: TSPL
12. State Cinema, Leith
The State Cinema in Leith closed its doors in the 1970s, but recently reopened for the Hidden Door Festival. Photo: TSPL