The majority of them opened in 1913, which something of a boom year for cinema. Sadly, most of those magical movie theatres have long since been demolished, with many of them making way for luxury flats.
Scroll through our picture gallery to see 16 lost Edinburgh cinemas which many locals still recall fondly.
5. Alhambra Cinema, Leith
The Alhambra cinema was located near the Foot of Leith Walk but was demolished in the 1960s. Photo: TSPL
6. Pooles Roxy, Gorgie Road
Pooles Roxy on Gorgie Road is said to have been a favourite haunt of John Lennon's when visiting his aunt in Edinburgh. Photo: TSPL
7. New Victoria Cinema, Clerk Street
United Wire Works employees queue outside New Victoria cinema for a special showing of the film South Pacific in January 1959. The cinema was rebranded as Odeon in the 1960s. Photo: TSPL
8. The Embassy Cinema, Pilton
The Embassy Cinema in Pilton in pictured in 1958. The cinema was demolished in the 1980s. Photo: TSPL