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Edinburgh (Gaelic: Dùn Èideann) is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one. The city combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde. Medieval palaces, Gothic churches and fascinating historical buildings rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, such as the Scottish Parliament and the National Museum of Scotland. Variously dubbed "Auld Reekie" or "Athe

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  1. DoLive music venueOld Town

    Usher Hall

    The city's main concert hall, capacity 2200, and home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. It was completed in 1914, funded by Andrew Usher the whisky distiller and blender.

    Box Office Mon-Sat 10AM-5:30PM, Sun 1-2PM · Wheelchair accessible

  2. DoLive music venueNew Town

    Edinburgh Playhouse

    Built as a cinema in 1929 and refurbished in 1980, this is now Scotland's largest performance space, with a capacity of 3059. That's about 1000 more than can comfortably be seated and 2000 more than they have toilet provision for. It's run by ATG, Ambassador Theatre Group.

    Wheelchair accessible

  3. DoLive music venueSouth

    The Queen's Hall

    Performance space for musical events across all genres. The neo-classical building was a chapel from 1824 and converted to a concert hall in 1979, with a capacity of 900.

    Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

  4. DrinkPubOld Town

    Sandy Bells

    Likewise frequented by medical students, this has live folk music every night.

    Mon-Sat noon–1AM, Sun 12:30PM–midnight · Wheelchair accessible

  5. DoLive music venueOld Town

    Reid Concert Hall

    General Reid (1721-1807) endowed the School of Music at the University of Edinburgh. They put on occasional free lunchtime concerts here, especially on 13 Feb, Reid's birthday. You may also be able to look in on their collection of antique instruments.

  6. DrinkBarLeith

    Nauticus

    Nautical-themed pub with dark panelling, they have beer but are mainly a whisky and cocktail bar. No food.

    Mon 5PM-midnight, Tue-Fri 3PM-midnight, Sat Sun 2PM-midnight · Limited wheelchair access

  7. DoComedy clubOld Town

    Monkey Barrel Comedy

    Intimate comedy venue with several acts each night. Drink and some food available.

    Venue 6PM-midnight · Adult £8, student £6

  8. DrinkBarOld Town

    The Jazz Bar

    Live music every night, majoring on jazz; early shows are generally free, later gigs individually priced. Limited food or seating.

    Mon Tue 7PM-midnight, Wed-Fri Sun 5PM-3AM, Sat 2PM-3AM

  9. DrinkPubNew Town

    Barony Bar

    Trad pub, dog-friendly, sometimes has live music. It calls itself a gastropub but customers don't much rate the food.

    Sun-Thu noon-11PM, Fri-Sat noon-1AM · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  10. DrinkWhiskey barLeith

    Scotch Malt Whisky Society

    Connoisseur whisky-drinkers' private club, with other branches on Queen St and in Glasgow, trying to convey old-money opulence and exclusivity without snootiness and froideur. If you've genuinely got a nose for the good stuff and are in Scotland for an extended period then it's worth buying the annual membership. Otherwise it's just a marketing ploy to wannabes.

    £85 per year

  11. DoOld Town

    The Lost Close

    Underground experiences and tours led by expert Storytellers. Whisky, gin and beer tastings available - starting from £15.

  12. DoArts centreSouth

    Summerhall

    Contemporary art exhibitions and event venue in a confident Edwardian building, home of Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies from 1916. In 2011 the vets moved out to Easter Bush campus, birthplace of Dolly the Sheep. See below for the distillery, brewery and pub within Summerhall.

    Limited wheelchair access · Wheelchair accessible

  13. DoLive music venue

    Hidden Door

    Annual non-profit art, music, theatre, etc. event taking place in unused spaces in the city that change from year to year. End of May/beginning of June.

  14. DrinkCocktail barOld Town

    56 North

    Cocktail bar incorporating South Loch gin distillery.

    Daily 11AM-1AM · Limited wheelchair access · Outdoor seating

  15. DrinkCocktail barNew Town

    Tonic

    A great cocktail bar with friendly helpful staff.

    Mon-Thu 5PM-1AM, Fri-Sun noon-1AM · Outdoor seating

  16. DrinkNightclubOld Town

    Cabaret Voltaire

    Atmospheric basement vault with regular gigs.

    Thu-Sat 7PM-3AM

  17. DrinkCocktail barOld Town

    Dragonfly

    Well-hidden but popular cocktail lounge.

    Wed-Fri, Sun 4PM-1AM, Sat 2PM-1AM

  18. EatNepalese restaurantOld Town

    Gurkha

    formerly Bombay Bicycle Club

    Traditional Indian and Nepalese restaurant.

    Tue-Sun 3PM-10:30PM

  19. DrinkNightclubOld Town

    The Bongo Club

    A café-bar and live music venue.

    Tue-Sat 11PM-3AM

  20. DrinkNightclubOld Town

    The Liquid Room

    800-capacity live music venue.

    Fri Sat 11PM-3AM

  21. DoWest Not mapped

    Murrayfield Ice Rink

    Popular ice rink with leisure skating sessions, and ice-discos on Friday and Saturday nights. It's the home rink of the Edinburgh Capitals ice hockey team, who play Sept-March in the Scottish National League, the UK second tier. (Their rivals Murrayfield Racers folded in 2022.) The curling club also play here on a separate rink.

    Mon 2-7PM, Wed Thu 2-9PM, Fri Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11:30AM-7PM

  22. EatOld Town Not mapped

    Whiski

    A bit touristy, but a good choice for Scottish food, drink and music. Hundreds of whiskies available, bar staff happy to advise. Live music every night from 9:30PM, try to sit up front for this.

    Daily 10AM-1AM

  23. DrinkBarNew Town

    Eastside

    Busy cocktail bar and night entertainment spot.

    Sun-Fri 9PM-3AM, Sat 5PM-3AM

  24. Do Not mapped

    Meadows Festival

    A free festival in the Meadows (South) on a weekend in early June with lots of food stalls, second-hand merchandise and live music.

  25. DoLive music venue

    Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

    Festival of about 150 concerts in 11 venues.

    10 days in July

  26. DoTheatre

    Symposium Hall

    The King Khalid Building is an event space in the Southside, Edinburgh, Scotland, owned and operated by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The building was constructed as Roxburgh Free Church in 1847 and converted to its current use in 1982. The building's first occupants, Roxburgh Free Church, began as a Relief congregation in 1803, subsequently joining the Church of Scotland in 1833 then the Free Church at the Disruption of 1843.

  27. DoTheatre

    The Studio

    22 Potterrow

    Wheelchair accessible

  28. DrinkBar

    Crybaby

    4-6 Dean Street

    We-Su 15:00-01:00

  29. DrinkCocktail bar

    Bar Salsa

    3 Cowgatehead

  30. DrinkCocktail bar

    Bramble

    16A Queen St