A hangout for all kinds of heavier music enthusiasts, the Hive is Edinburgh’s latest student friendly club, which opened July 2007 (you may have previously known it as the Honeycomb).

Chances are, if you’ve been to Shanghai Club in Edinburgh, you won’t want to go anywhere else again. Set in the incredible Le Monde Hotel, Shanghai Club is an intimate little secret in the heart of Edinburgh,

What happens when you take a renovated church in old town Edinburgh, mix in some lively music, and top it all off with a party atmosphere and themed nights 7 days a week?

A Heriot-Watt student died last week in an accidental 50ft fall from Arthur’s Seat. Forming the main part of the group of hills that dominate Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a popular walk with locals and tourists.

Located on High Riggs, just off the Grassmarket (a popular pub crawl hot spot) the Burke and Hare is one of Edinburgh’s most popular strip clubs.

One of Edinburgh’s largest venues, the Lava and Ignite contains five bars, three large rooms and huge dancing space! Formerly known as the Cavendish nightclub, Lava & Ignite closed its doors for refurbishment and re-branding.

The WhyNot? nightclub is located on Edinburgh’s trendy George Street, tucked away underneath the Dome Restaurant.

Catering for a niche is something that doesn’t happen often in the capital, but Opium Nightclub defys all and does just that. The only rock venue in Edinburgh, Opium plays it loud and heavy.

Officially recognised as a Prince William’s favourite nightclub in Edinburgh, the Opal Lounge was one of the first venues to showcase the lifestyles of the rich and famous to the Capital.

On of Edinburgh’s largest and busiest pubs, the Standing Order is a music free venue offering lots of room and reasonably priced drinks. Sitting in the middle of George street in a former bank, the Standing Order opened its doors in 1997, with main access from George street and a back entrance on Rose street.