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Edinburgh Live
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
15 of our favourite Edinburgh pubs we all remember that aren't there anymore
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Edinburgh is known for its watering holes - from fancy upscale bars to dodgy boozers. Nearly every street in the city boasts somewhere to drink, leaving locals and tourists alike spoilt for choice. The 1990s in particular saw new pubs and bars opening up across the city. However, nothing lasts forever and the places we once thought of as Edinburgh institutions have closed down, changed hands or been demolished, leaving only fond - or, in some cases, blurry - memories. READ MORE - The mysterious Edinburgh secret society with a 'temple to the supernatural' READ MORE - The 'cursed Edinburgh Old Town flats' that witnessed a trio of murders Get your pint of snakebite and black ready for a trip down memory lane with some of the most missed pubs of 90s Edinburgh... 1. The Volunteer Arms (Image: Edinburgh Pub History) Memorialised in a scene from Trainspotting, the 'Volly' as it was known to locals was a Leith Walk staple but was gutted by fire in 2012. It's since reopened as The Mouse Trap, but although the cocktails and pinball machines are a nice touch, we can't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for the Volly. 2. Jekyll and Hyde This themed bar was a Victorian goth-fest inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel. Part mad scientist's lab, part cocktail bar, you even had to push past a fake bookcase to get to the gents. These days it's the Hanover Tap. 3. Bianco's Such an Edinburgh fixture that it even ended up in an iconic Tennant's advert in the 1990s where a beleaguered London commuter dreams of being back in Scotland. More of a classic 90s wine bar than a good old-fashioned boozer, it's now Angel's Share. 4. Iguana Now the Paradise Palms, before that it was Assembly and then Bristo Bar and Grill. But before that we had Iguana. They did an excellent beer and some of the best potato wedges known to mankind (especially the hungover version). 5. Dell Inn This Slateford pub was demolished earlier this year, although by then it went by the Blue Goose. Locals remember it as somewhere with a child-friendly beer garden and really good crisps. 6. Scruffy Murphy's An Irish pub with cheap drinks and good food, this Melville Place watering hole was a good place to watch football before it shut down. It won the Edinburgh Evening News pub of the year in 1999. 7. Diane's Pool Hall After 31 years, this Morrison Street institution closed its doors in 2017 seemingly overnight. Regulars who showed up for their usual 20p pool game were disappointed to find that Diane McNair had sold the *ahem* lively spot which often hit the headlines for the fights that broke out rather than the pool games or the beer. Still a classic, though. 8. Sportsters These days it's swanky bar Brewhemia, but real Edinburghers will always know it as Sportsters. With an impressive range of drinks and 30 TV screens, there was something for everyone. Assuming you liked sports, otherwise you were out of luck. 9. Rutherfords Once the drinking den of Sir Walter Scott, Rutherfords got a makeover in the 00s and became bar and restaurant Hispaniola. We reckon Walter would have liked the new look, though. 10. Auld Toll A classic Edinburgh boozer, full of old pictures and faded, comfortable pub furniture, the Auld Toll is now hipster watering hole The Blackbird. We'll always have a soft spot for the original. 11. Caledonian Ale House This was the first port of call for knackered travellers who just wanted a quick pint before heading home. The pub was sadly demolished as part of the Edinburgh Trams construction in the 2000s. 12. The Spiders Web Now quirky gin bar The Jolly Botanist, this pub has gone through multiple rebrands over the years, but to many locals this Morrison Street drinking spot will always be The Spiders Web. 13. Amicus Apple This bar is now the Boozy Cow, serving all your alcoholic milkshake needs, but back in the day it was a low key but cool bar perfect for pre-drinks before a big night out. 14. The Elm Bar Now Jeremiah's Taproom, this lively pub was a Leith Walk staple until 2013. 15. The Holyrood Tavern Now Holyrood 9A, in our hearts this will always be one of Edinburgh's best pubs for metal-heads, goths and fans of real ale alike.
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Edinburgh neighbourhoods: 19 reasons why Stockbridge is the place to be in Edinburgh
In its description of the pretty neighbourhood, the Sunday Times says: 'With its tall, blonde, sandstone Georgian buildings, trees old enough to remember carriages clacking past, wrought iron railings and historic clock tower, Stockbridge is every inch the poetic, foggy city of Scott, Stevenson and Conan Doyle. 'This affluent urban village at the edge of the New Town is just 15 minutes on foot from Princes Street yet close to huge expanses of green space. Raeburn Place is lined with cheesemongers, art galleries, delis and cafés, while St Stephen Street is a treasure trove of little independent businesses.' It's all true, of course, but nothing us Edinburghers didn't already know. After all, Stockbridge has been one of the most desirable areas of the city to live for decades now. Without further ado, let's take a look at 19 spots in Stockbridge that have helped make it one of the best places to live in all of Scotland – not just Edinburgh. 1 . 19 reasons why Stockbridge is the place to be in Edinburgh Scroll through our gallery to see 19 reasons why Stockbridge is the place to be in Edinburgh. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 2 . Glenogle Swim Centre Where: Glenogle Road, Edinburgh EH3 5JB. Glenogle Swim Centre's beautifully-restored Victorian baths have served the local community for over 120 years. Photo: Glenogle Swim Centre Photo Sales 3 . Smith & Gertrude 26 Hamilton Place. The owners believe that life doesn't get much better than a great glass of wine, well-matched cheese and the company of friends. And who are we to argue with that! Photo: Smith & Gertrude Photo Sales 4 . The Antiquary 72-78 St Stephen Street. This atmospheric pub stands as a Stockbridge institution, with a legacy spanning over 50 years. Photo: The Antiquary Photo Sales Related topics: Edinburgh
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- General
- Scotsman
17 photos of Edinburgh's lost Woolworths stores and their beloved Pic ‘n' Mix aisles
Woolworths was a high street institution beloved by generations of Edinburghers – and especially children, who would often spend all their hard-earned pocket money on their famous Pick 'n' Mix. Edinburgh and the Lothians had several Woolworths stores, and locals will fondly recall the outlets at the Foot of The Walk in Leith, on Lothian Road, and the chain's giant flagship department store on Princes Street, which sold everything from fruit and veg and children's sweets to the latest toys and household goods. Truth told, high street shopping has never been the same since Woolies shut up shop back in 2008. Scroll through our gallery to see 17 photos of Edinburgh's lost Woolworths stores – and please let us know your own memories of Wooloes in the comments section before you go. 1 . 17 photos of Edinburgh's lost Woolworths stores Scroll through our gallery to see 17 photos of Edinburgh's lost Woolworths stores. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 2 . Pick 'n' mix Children at the pick 'n' mix aisle on the last day of the Woolworths store at Leith before it closed for good in 2008. Photo: JON SAVAGE S Photo Sales 3 . Woolworths, Foot of Leith Walk Woolworths at Foot of Leith Walk pictured shortly before it closed for good in 2008. Photo: MICHELLE LOGAN Photo Sales
