Fringe Venues

Playfair Library :: 311

A William Playfair architectural masterpiece on the southern side of Edinburgh University's Old College. The Library Hall has a barrel-vaulted ceiling and runs to more than 190 feet in length.

The Hive :: 313

A 650 capacity, two-room music and dance club based in the underground vaults of Edinburgh's Old Town.

Dynamic Earth :: 315

Modern, large-scale, interactive exhibition centre at the foot of the Royal Mile.

Stockbridge Parish Church :: 317

A classic Church of Scotland parish church, dating back to 1823, in the old village of Stockbridge with small domed steeple.

Assembly Checkpoint :: 322

One of Assembly's stable of venues, located very near the Edinburgh University hub at Bristo Square.

Leith Arches :: 324

A large, two-level pub under a brick, railway archway on what used to be the old Caledonian Leith line.

Edinburgh Yes Hub :: 325

A meeting place for debate, meetings with high-profile political speakers,and fundraising events, in the run-up to th

Gladstone's Land :: 335

A six story tenement building on the High Street, which has been purchased and renovated by the National Trust of Scotland, to offer a taste of life in 17th century Edinburgh.

Cabaret Voltaire :: 338

Cabaret Voltaire is one of Edinburgh’s subterranean club and rock venues. An intimate cave-space with its low-ceilings and booths, it is situated in the underground caverns of the Cowgate.

Stramash :: 342

Aka Wilkie House, this 900-capacity live music venue has 3 bars with a stage for live gigs or a very large TV screen streaming live sports.

Téte-a-Téte Photo Studio :: 348

Commercial Scottish-French photographic studio in Edinburgh's Old Town co-founded by Ewan Barry and Audrey Pinard in

Statue of Greyfriar's Bobby :: 356

A bronze statue of the famous, little Skye terrier remains a popular spot for a photo op.

Bannermans :: 357

Longstanding cellar bar deep in the bowels of the Cowgate with live music, particularly acoustic sets.

Hepburn House :: 358

One of the Army Reserve Centres used by the reservists of the Territorial Army for its drill and training exercises.<

Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows :: 360

Two large circus tents, introduced in 2015, located on the green expanse of The Meadows.

Book Lovers' Tour Departure :: 361

The start of Alan Foster's one-and-a-half hour literary tour of Edinburgh is appropriately enough outside the Edinburgh Writer's Museum.

St Columba's by the Castle :: 367

This small church and perennial performance space just off the top of the Royal Mile with a quiet garden.

Royal Highland Centre :: 368

Scotland's largest indoor and outdoor venue, the Royal Highland Centre plays host to over 250 events annually on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Leith Community Pottery :: 372

Artisan pottery business, run on a social enterprise model, that offers a variety of different length courses in pott

Ocean Terminal :: 374

Waterside shopping mall at the end of the line and at the watter's edge.

Whitespace 76 :: 375

A venue/gallery space on the Southside of Edinburgh.

Krua Thai Cookery School :: 376

Thai cookery school.

Pianodrome @ the Old Royal High :: 391

Pianodrome is a spectacular recycling project and a unique performance space - a large amphitheatre built using only

Greyfriars Charteris Centre :: 393

Halls in a renovated church building on pleasance, with multiple spaces and modern tech.

Dalkeith Country Park :: 397

2,000 acre country estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh offering a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as archery, walking in ancient forests, a well-being lab, a wooden play fort, bushcra

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City Corps :: 405

The home of the Edinburgh City Corps of the Salvation Army, located just just off Pleasance road. 

Ghillie Dhu :: 410

A bar in a converted church with impressive grand interior and own draft ales. Bar staff in rugby shirts and kilts, and a baronial, banquet hall style set-up in the body of the old church.

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar :: 411

Cocktail bar on two levels, just off the Grassmarket, offering a short list of house drinks and wide selection of cocktails.

Natural Food Kafe :: 415

Cafe adjoining health food store, and natural therapy centre.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and Scottish food and drink on the menu.

George Watson's College :: 416

Founded in 1741, is a co-educational independent day school in Scotland.