Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. From the historic cobblestone streets of the Old Town to the trendy bars of the New Town, the city is brimming with welcoming spaces where everyone can feel at home.
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Here is our fabulous gay guide to Edinburgh, with the best places to sleep, eat, drink, party, and more. We spent hours wandering about the bustling Royal Mile, down the winding Victoria Street which famously inspired JK Rowling in creating Diagon Alley , and into the thriving Grassmarket courtyard, where we found a bountiful selection of pubs and cafes. But it was the electric and kind spirit of the Scottish people that loch -ed in our deep love. This was our second trip to Scotland together — last time focusing on the gay scene of Inverness and the gorg beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
The Scottish capital is home to a handful of welcoming gay bars and clubs that guarantee a cracking night out. Whether you're looking to meet a bunch of singletons, want to celebrate Pride or are just looking for some late-night, hassle-free fun, these bars quite simply don't know how to disappoint. Check out our complete guide to the best gay bars in Edinburgh and get ready to shimmy and shake until the early hours. Last edited by Isobel Watkins.