Edinburgh screen locations, checked and clearly labelled.
See where filming took place and what each source actually supports. Gold cards are active pubs and bars. Blue cards mark streets, landmarks and historical sites.
Café Royal supplied the setting for a dinner scene in Chariots of Fire. Film Edinburgh identifies the venue, but the checked official account does not identify a particular room or establish that the café portrayed itself, so the app keeps those details unclaimed.
Appears as itself · Interior · Officially documented
Central Bar appears under its real identity while Begbie has a beer. Film Edinburgh identifies the venue directly; the checked account does not establish exterior filming, so this connection is limited to the public-bar interior.
Played a fictional venue · Scope stated below · Officially documented
A cellar or secondary part of Central Bar supplied the cellar for Simon’s fictional Port Sunshine. This does not mean the whole active pub was renamed or used for every Port Sunshine scene.
Appears as itself · Exterior / public realm · Officially documented
The Oxford Bar appears as Rebus’s local. Official Edinburgh screen-location material identifies the venue; independent location reporting places Rebus outside it. No interior filming is claimed here.
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Venue-reported
The Tolbooth Tavern frontage formed part of the atmospheric Canongate street set used for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. The venue describes a small on-screen role; no interior filming is claimed.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga2020
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Independently corroborated
The Grassmarket outside the White Hart forms the backdrop to an outdoor scene with Lars and Sigrit. The connection is to the frontage and surrounding street, not a claimed interior shoot.
Played a fictional venue · Scope stated below · Officially documented
The Devil’s Advocate was used as Holly’s workplace in the second season. The official guide establishes the narrative role but does not name an episode or define whether every shot used the real interior.
Production association · Scope stated below · Officially documented
The Voodoo Rooms features prominently in the first season and in promotional material for the series. The checked official guide does not provide episode numbers or enough detail to assign a specific room.
Appears as itself · Scope stated below · Officially documented
Cabaret Voltaire provides the backdrop when Holly first spots the group at the centre of the drama. The official city guide identifies the venue and season but not a precise episode or room.
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Officially documented
Outcast filmed on the Royal Mile outside The World’s End. Film Edinburgh confirms the exterior location; the evidence does not support a claim that the pub interior was used or that the venue played a named fictional bar.
Played a fictional venue · Exterior / public realm · Independently corroborated
Aziraphale approaches and enters the fictional Resurrectionist. The recognisable West Preston Street frontage was redressed for the production; the published connection is limited to the exterior and entrance rather than an unverified claim about the whole interior.
Production association · Scope stated below · Officially documented
Film Edinburgh’s official location map names Nobles Bar, together with the former Port O’ Leith, as part of Ally and Davy’s favourite-watering-hole material and the “I’m On My Way” sequence.
Reported, not confirmed · Scope stated below · Venue-reported
The venue says Festival used the pub as a set. No independent location record was found in the checked sources, so the exact scene and filming scope remain unconfirmed.
Reported, not confirmed · Scope stated below · Venue-reported
The venue says Book of Blood used the pub as a set. No independent location record was found in the checked sources, so the exact scene and filming scope remain unconfirmed.
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Cockburn Street was dressed for the Edinburgh action sequence, including the exterior used for the fictional fast-food shop. Temporary production signs are no longer present.
Access: The exterior and Parliament Square can be viewed from public paving. Cathedral interior access, services and opening hours are separate; be respectful of worship.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
City Centre
Edinburgh Waverley Station concourse
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1BB
Avengers: Infinity War2018
Exterior filming · Interior · Verified
The station concourse near platform 2 appears in the Edinburgh sequence. Treat it as a working transport space, not a set to recreate.
Access: A working railway station. Step-free routes exist but depend on entrances, lifts and platforms; check National Rail assistance and do not linger on operational platforms.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
New Town
Waterloo Place
Waterloo Place, New Town
Fast & Furious 92021
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Waterloo Place is one of the central Edinburgh streets officially identified for F9.
Access: Generally broad, level pavements with road crossings and periodic event layouts. This is a street-level location, not permission to enter private premises.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town
Victoria Street and Victoria Terrace
Victoria Street and Victoria Terrace, Old Town
Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Victoria Street is named in Film Edinburgh’s official F9 location list.
Access: Victoria Street is steep and setted; the upper terrace is reached by sloping approaches or steps depending on direction. Expect crowds and keep shop entrances clear.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town / Southside
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
Fast & Furious 92021
Interior filming · Interior · Verified
Film Edinburgh lists the Museum of Scotland among the F9 locations. The official summary does not identify a room, so no gallery-level claim is made.
Access: Public museum access is subject to opening hours, events and security. Step-free access and lifts are available; check the museum’s current access information.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town
Edinburgh City Chambers
253 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ
Cloud Atlas2012
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Film Edinburgh identifies the City Chambers on the Royal Mile as a Cloud Atlas location. This guide limits the visitor claim to the identifiable building/public realm.
Access: The monument is visible from level public paths, but the paid tower climb has many narrow spiral steps and is not step-free. Check current opening before planning an ascent.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town
India Buildings
Victoria Street / Cowgatehead, Old Town
Cloud Atlas2012
Historical filming location · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Film Edinburgh names India Buildings among the city locations used for Cloud Atlas. The record is an exterior landmark, not an invitation into private space.
Access: This is a steep hill walk on rough, exposed paths, not a quick city-centre detour. Wear suitable footwear, avoid poor weather or darkness, and check Historic Environment Scotland access notices.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Calton Hill is an officially listed Edinburgh location for the 2011 film.
Access: The Regent Road approach avoids the main staircase but remains sloped and surfaces vary. The monuments themselves may involve steps; take care in wind, rain and darkness.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town
Warriston Close
Warriston Close, High Street
One Day (2011 film)2011
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Film Edinburgh lists Warriston Close among the 2011 film’s Edinburgh locations.
Access: A working university campus. Public passage and event access vary; follow university signage and do not interrupt teaching, ceremonies or security operations.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Grassmarket
The Vennel
The Vennel, Grassmarket
One Day (2024 series)2024
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
The Vennel appears in episode-one Edinburgh material in the 2024 series.
Access: A long public stair with uneven surfaces and no step-free through-route. Pause without blocking residents or the stair; take care in rain and ice.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Old Town
Greyfriars Kirkyard
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie1969
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Greyfriars Churchyard is officially identified as an Edinburgh location in the 1969 film.
Film Edinburgh identifies the Caledonian Hotel among the production’s Edinburgh locations. This waypoint uses the historic screen-era name while acknowledging the active hotel building.
Access: View the hotel exterior from public pavements. Guest and hospitality areas are private commercial space; no interior access is implied by this waypoint.
Access: Gallery entry depends on current exhibitions and opening hours. Step-free access is available; check the venue’s live accessibility information.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
City Centre
Princes Street and Hanover Street opening run
Princes Street / Hanover Street junction
Trainspotting1996
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
The film’s opening run uses Princes Street and Hanover Street. Much of the original film was made in Glasgow, so this Edinburgh waypoint is deliberately limited to the officially identified opening geography.
Access: A sloping road with narrow sections, active traffic and limited stopping space. Use pavements and crossings; do not recreate the chase in the carriageway.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Grassmarket
Grassmarket screen location
Grassmarket, Old Town
Outcast2010
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Film Edinburgh records scenes on the Grassmarket as well as outside The World’s End.
Access: Public square with busy hospitality terraces, roads and events. Keep venue entrances clear and remember that a district-level record does not make every pub a filming location.
The official movie map pairs Port O’ Leith with Nobles for Ally and Davy’s favourite-watering-hole material and the “I’m On My Way” sequence. The former pub is now a historical waypoint, not an active venue.
Access: Closed long-term since 3 May 2026. View only from the public pavement, do not attempt entry, and do not plan a drink here. Recheck current status before visiting.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointNearby context
Leith / The Shore
The Shore and Commercial Street
The Shore / Commercial Street, Leith
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
The official movie map places the song “Letter from America” at the Shore and Commercial Street.
Access: Canal-side and street pavements are generally level but include crossings, bridges and busy hospitality frontage. Keep waterside edges and traffic in mind after dark.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Leith
Sandport Place
Sandport Place, Leith
Sunshine on Leith2013
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
The official movie map identifies Sandport Place for the conversation in which Liz encourages Ally’s ambitions.
Film Edinburgh’s location database links the former Cav/ATIK nightclub with T2. The building at 3 West Tollcross has since been demolished, so this is not an active nightlife stop.
Access: The nightclub is closed and the building has been demolished. Treat this as a historical map point only; view the redevelopment site from ordinary public space and do not enter works areas.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
Old Town
Tweeddale Court
Tweeddale Court, 14 High Street
Outlander2017
Exterior filming · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Forever Edinburgh identifies Tweeddale Court among the season-three Edinburgh locations.
Access: A historic close reached from the Royal Mile. Surfaces are uneven and the court serves real occupants; keep access clear and visit quietly.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Public filming waypointDirect location
West End
Melville Street
Melville Street, West End, Edinburgh
Fast & Furious 92021
Street set or background · Exterior / public realm · Verified
Film Edinburgh explicitly lists Melville Street among the city-centre areas used for Fast & Furious 9. The official account does not isolate a precise shot or doorway, so this guide makes no more specific scene claim.
Access: Melville Street is a working public road with pavements, cycle infrastructure and several busy junctions. View from the pavement, use controlled crossings where available and do not enter the carriageway to recreate the film’s driving action. Temporary works or diversions may alter the easiest step-free line.
This is a location record, not a pub listing.
Visit thoughtfully
Use the guide at your own pace.
You do not need to buy a drink at every pub. Skip stops, eat, drink water and choose alcohol-free options whenever you like. Respect residents and working businesses. Do not enter private or closed premises. Check opening, age, event and access information before travelling.