Very friendly club you are made very welcome, even if you are not a member. There is a live band on…read moreSat & Sundays. There are not many clubs lef so it would be nice to see more people use it. It needs some new young members to keep the club going. Come and give it a try. Drinks cheaper the pubs too.

I think this is a great community centre with great space and room sizes to rent…read more It has been refurbished and brought to life with new flooring and paint work. There is history to this place, it was a wash house and was converted in 1968, check out the old pictures. The staff are really helpful and friendly and at short notice I managed to book a room for my yoga class. This really helped me out, as I couldn't have my usual venue tonight. Check out the website, they have different groups on in the week. It's so great to use local places..... Thank you Val, Roseanne and John for all your help!! Alison

This former wash house is a hive of activity in the middle of Portobello. Art classes, youth…read moregroups, drama all all a small part of what goes on here. The centre is mostly staffed by volunteers and they do a great job.

Love this place! Everyones very welcoming and it seems to do everything! Cafe, artists studios,…read moreperformances, classes/workshops, occasional club nights, gigs, book sales, flea markets, veg' markets, DIY workshops, vintage sales and even wiff waff Wednesday (highly competitive - in a fun way) table tennis! There's probably more on offer but I've just not managed to see it all yet! I've had the fortunate experience to perform here with a dance group (Code Butterfly) a few years ago and we danced all around the space and the audience followed us. There is an amazing network of old tunnels that surround the main hall and maze of staircases that the normal Joe Blogs wouldn't be able to explore unless they came to the show! Blessed! That aside, the cafe is cheap and they serve a lovely brunch at the weekends. There is plenty of local information for groups and community happenings. The perfect place to go to find activities to do or groups to join if you are new to the city. It's a beautiful, quirky venue in an original Drill Hall. Staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a homely, nourishing, homemade, community feel about the place. Child friendly venue, although at the same time it's not over-run with noisy screaming kids. Out Of The Blue's sister venue is Bongo Club, which explains some of OOTBs ethos. The only downside I'd say about OOTB is it's a bit chilly, they do try to heat the space with heat lamps etc, but it must be hard to heat such a vast space. Just wrap up warm and grab a hot chocolate and you'll soon heat up! :)

Out of the Blue is an old TA drill hall just off Leith Walk, now converted into a local community…read morecentre. There's a big central area that usually houses some sort of art exhibition, there's a little dance studio, and there are lots of small offices around the sides let to local businesses. And there's a small cafe that does reasonable coffee and is quite popular at lunchtimes. It's an interesting space and worth remembering about if you're down this way. The cafe service could perhaps be faster when they're busy, but they do a good veggieburger and there are some nice comfy sofas to sit on. A few years ago they first used it as a Fringe venue and it's a great space for that. They often have concerts and other small events on at other times. But it's always worth popping into if you're in the area to see what's happening as there's always something going on, and if you're lucky (and it's quiet) it's a great refuge from the bustle of the city in which to unwind for a while.

Wow! Pleasance really rocks during the Festival! I've been here a couple of times out of season,…read morebut that doesn't prepare you for the madness that takes over the place for the Fringe. There are awnings, tents, stalls and even a couple of small venues jostling for position in the courtyard like a medieval carnival or something. Take a deep breath before plunging in, otherwise you'll be completely overwhelmed by the noise and spectacle. I found it a little hard to find what venue my show was actually being performed in as the ticket simply said 'Pleasance courtyard', but as the performance time grew closer some helpful ushers appeared with big signs and started organising queues for the various shows, so it all worked out well. I loved the bar area towards the rear with it's comfy armchairs; a nice place to relax between shows and fairly close to the loos as well, which was nice. One of the better-organised Fringe venues, this ranks alongside Assembly and Gilded Balloon at the top of the Fringe pile.

I love coming here during the Fringe, it's a fine selection of venues all in one big area…read more I've been to 4 shows in this courtyard and I don't think I've been in the same place twice. The larger theatre "Pleasance One" up the stairs is very old school, with the raised stage and cushioned bench seating angled to the back; the middle sized "Below" venue is a more modern style - with stage area at the front and the seating rising up to the back of the room. Then, there was the "That" - it was a shipping container with a sound system, bench seats and the comic stood in the corner. It sounds awful but it really worked well. The comic even worked it into his opening comments, so it's also useful. The staff here wherever you go are all cheerful and helpful beyond belief, managing huge queues with ease and a smile. Also, in between shows or before and after, there's several drink and food stalls and seating in the main courtyard, superb for those odd days when the sun shines on the Fringe. One of the nicer venues to visit, pop along and take in a couple of shows!

The Assembly Hall is located between Castlehill and Mound Place in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the…read moremeeting place of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. we noticed this absolutely fantastic building while enroute to our hotel and then it was part of our 3 days stay in this city. Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on George Street were at the heart of the Georgian-era high society. They remain a venue year-round, at Hogmanay, and especially for events during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The name Assembly has become synonymous with Edinburgh Fringe. Now in its 30th year at the festival…read moreit's as big as its every been. They seem to have all the biggest stars and best shows, and with venues like this is not difficult to see why. The walk up to the venue is worth it even if you don't go and see and show. Separating Old and New Town, the top of The Mound has spectacular views over Edinburgh - especially good if you don't have the energy to walk up Arthur's Seat or Carlton Hill but still want to take in your surroundings. Inside, there's a sort of indoor/outdoor bar not dissimilar to the Lane Bar on George Street. It's in a big courtyard, with the bar on one side and tables on the other. Then there are three venues: The Bailie Room, Rainy Hall and the festival's former biggest venue - Assembly Hall, which seats more than 800. It's a really good venue but it could probably do with another bar and more toilets. And many, many less pillars in the Assembly Hall.

Was here for an improv festival and this is such a nice venue! Smart to have a cafe and hangout…read morearea for people to gather before or after shows and have a drink or a bite to eat. Lovely facility and very convenient being right on the Royal Mile.

Excellent story telling venue. We heard a Viking story called "Walk the Oars." If you get a…read morechance, don't miss it. You will participate in a story of an adventure from a fiord to Shetland. Quite an adventure, but my arms are tired from all the rowing!

Great little unassuming coffee joint during the day. Thoroughly enjoy studying there and chatting…read morewith the staff. Everyone is so friendly and they have delicious pastries. Highly recommend for a great afternoon coffee stop in Leith area.

There is a small door on NIcolson Street which you can easily pass by without noticing it. Even the…read moreItalian flag is small and somehow invisible along the busy main street buildings, colours and people. It is an office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Scotland and promotes Italian culture. If you want to learn Italian you can enroll for courses there taught by professional native speakers, or you can borrow books and magazines from a very good collection of 9000 items at the Institute Library. If you prefer to take a summer language course or continue your education in Italy and apply for grant, the Institute is definitely the place where you can get the most essential and updated information and advice.