Edinburgh is the beautiful capital city of Scotland, which boasts a rich history.
From the stunning Edinburgh castle to the dungeons, Edinburgh has plenty of stories from the past to tell.
But did you know that JD Wetherspoons' venues dotted across the city have a history of their own, from former banks to former cinemas.

5. The Playfair
The Playfair, which is located in the Omni Centre on Leith Walk is named after architect William Henry Playfair who is responsible for the creation of many buildings in the New Town, which includes the National Monument. | Google-The Playfair

6. The Alexander Graham Bell
The Alexander Graham Bell in George Street is named after the Scottish born inventor of the telephone, which was first introduced in 1876 while he was working as a professor at Boston University. | Google Maps

7. The Foot of the Walk
The Foot of The Walk in Constitution Street is named because of its location at the end of Leith Walk. The building itself however was once a 2,000 seat cinema named the Palace Picture House, which was closed in 1966. | Google Maps

8. The Booking Office
The Booking Office located in Waverley Bridge takes its name from once being a booking office for the North British Railway Company. This historical building became the parcels office until 1984, before being converted into a licensed premises to be used as a restaurant ahead of becoming a Wetherspoons in 2016. | Google-The Booking Office


