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.
17. U.C.I. Multicomplex, Kinnaird Park Edinburgh
The UCI was the first multiplex cinema in Edinburgh, but it has now demolished and replaced. Photo: TSPL
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