LGBTQ+ guide to Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. It is located in southeast Scotland and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of
506,520 in 2020, making it the second-most-populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most-populous in the United Kingdom. The wider metropolitan area had a population of 912,490 in the same year.
Top LGBTQ+ venues in Edinburgh
- Marmaris Kebab & Pizza House — restaurant
- C.C. Blooms — other
- Steamworks Sauna — sauna
- The Kenilworth — bar
- Rose Street North Lane — other
- Our Place — other
- The Cock Club — club
- Pride Saltire East Lothian — other
- Yun — cafe
- CC Blooms — bar
Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Edinburgh
Plan your trip
Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.