Best nightclubs Scotland

Stereo is coolness incarnate, with vegan food and organic spirits on the ground floor, and nights devoted to house and techno in the basement. The programming is of quality and attracts many aficionados of good sounds. Live performances, between DJ sets, pop and rock, take place several times a week. You will find all the information on their website, with the possibility to buy your tickets online. The hall can accommodate up to 300 people and the building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh himself.

It is probably the most famous nightclub in the capital, with parties every day. The bowels of Old Town lend themselves admirably to the hottest nights and sharp DJs ensure the show. The music and therefore the atmosphere changes every night. You come here for a young and wild atmosphere, with many nooks and crannies and always a lot of people. The consoles are not too expensive, the cocktails are well prepared and the team is as friendly as they are helpful. Good plan: depending on the evening, admission may be free. Either way, it's cheap.

This veritable underground labyrinth is a huge success in Edinburgh thanks to its low prices and non-stop activity all week long. There are several bars and halls where you can listen to pop, indie, electro, rock, metal or drum and bass. There's something for everyone, and it never lets up at the weekend. Many evenings are free, and if they are paid for, they are often not paid for until after 11pm. Each day of the week has its own program: mixed up Mondays, trash Tuesdays, cookie Wednesday...

The Liquid Room is one of the favourite scenes of Edinburgh's youth, which can be found up to 800 on two floors and a large balcony. The dance floor is huge and many hip hop artists, including some of the world's best DJs and bands (Calvin Harris, Kaiser Chiefs, Black Eyed Peas...) have performed there live. It must be said that the establishment, born in 1997, has had time to build a good reputation! Club nights are very classic and always attract a lot of partygoers. All genres are welcome: techno, dubstep, drum & bass.

In a large refurbished hangar south of the West End, SWG3 is an art exhibition centre, concert hall and nightclub. The calendar is very varied and you have to keep up to date on their website so that you don't miss the arrival of a good band or a famous DJ. The programming is extremely rich with events every day. You'll always have a discovery to make! You can also come outside concerts to discover the high quality exhibitions, have a drink or a bite to eat at the Acid Bar.

Inspired by the southern United States, this nightclub regularly features rock, blues and soul. Live music is frequent and you can also eat a bite to eat there, pizzas and tacos in particular. Once is not customary in Glasgow, there are many American whiskies, but also cocktails and craft beers, with local references, but also imported beers from all over the world. The kitchens are open until the end of the night (2 hours) to satisfy night-time cravings. Live sessions take place every night.

CC Blooms is the only real gay club still operating in Edinburgh. Open every day, you're pretty sure to find people there, and it's always free. Recently renovated, it dances on disco every night on two floors, but you can also come for a drink during the day.

The very misnamed Opium welcomes a twisting audience on hardcore, punk and metal guitar riffs. Modern Highlanders wiggle their long hair and kilt with T-shirts adorned with skeleton heads, Gothic scriptures or mysterious cabalistic signs. Edinburgh has a strong Gothic culture, encouraged by the city, which likes to highlight its romantic and bloody historical anecdotes.

Created in 1987 by two trendy DJs, Sub Club is often presented as the best address in town in terms of acoustics and quality of guests. It has also often received international awards and is reputed to be among the best clubs in the world. His reputation is well established, which allows him to do anything he wants. It features the hottest labels and artists from all over the world in front of 400 people. In addition to the club, there is also a Nautilus Rising record label and a Sub Club SoundSystem festival.

Open for almost 30 years, this huge club is one of the favourites of the city's youth, especially for its cheap drinks. It has no less than eight halls and eleven bars, which ensure warm and lively nights where up to 750 people meet. The music varies from rock, to indie, funk, dance and R'n'B, depending on where you are. Prince nevertheless gave a concert that became a legend in 1995. Since then, it has welcomed other stars who have won a few gold records: Panic at the Disco, Fallout Boy...

Gigs and club nights have been going on since 1990 at this very famous Sauchiehall Street venue. The selection is electric, very rock'n'roll, and features a lot of new talent. Monday's live and acoustic sessions are often free and up to 400 people can gather here. You can also have a bite to eat, not pub-inspired, but Japanese inspired, as they serve noodles and other traditional dishes revisited, with a wide choice of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Nice, isn't it?

Created in 1998, Old Town Pub Co. brings together the top ten bars in Old Town's historic district. From the edge of the Grassmarket to the George IV Bridge, from the depths of the Cowgate to the Royal Mile, whether you want to listen to live music, test an endless list of whiskies, watch six different football matches at the same time, if you are looking for a place to wave your arms and tap your feet or just a place to have a drink, OTPC has an establishment to offer you. From traditional pubs to underground nightclubs, explore the different dimensions of Edinburgh's personality through these 10 unique places and dive into the hidden dens of the famous old city.