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Lee Dalgetty

The lost Edinburgh pubs that served us our first drinks but have since vanished

That first pint in your local watering hole is a memory that stays with most of us forever.

While you might not remember the rest of the night, you’re likely to recall the first drink you bought for yourself - and the venue you enjoyed it in. Sadly, memories sometimes outlive buildings.

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We asked Edinburgh Live readers where they enjoyed their first pint, and after looking through the responses noticed just how many Edinburgh pubs have been lost to history.

Take a look through some of the most mentioned long-lost pubs, which are firmly ingrained in locals' memories - and let us know if we missed your favourite Edinburgh venue.

To view our main photo gallery of lost pubs that served us our first drink click here

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