They will be remembered with fond memories by thousands of locals who visit to the flicks to see their favourite movies back in the day.
To give an idea of how many cinemas the city once had, George Baird’s ‘Edinburgh Theatres, Cinemas and Circuses: 1820-1963’ lists more than 120 cinemas in the Capital. Today, there are less than a dozen.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 16 lost Edinburgh cinemas which many of you may fondly recall.
5. 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
6. The Embassy Cinema, Pilton
The Embassy Cinema in Pilton in pictured in 1958. The cinema was demolished in the 1980s. Photo: TSPL
7. The Synod Hall, Castle Terrace
The Synod Hall where the first talkies were shown in Edinburgh. It was demolished in 1965. Photo: TSPL
8. Alhambra Cinema, Leith
The Alhambra cinema was located near the Foot of Leith Walk but was demolished in the 1960s. Photo: TSPL