Scotland is famous for its nightclub scene. From retro indie rock venues to world renowned superclubs - and some dive bars in between - we’re taking a trip down memory lane to remember some of the nation’s legendary loved and lost nightclubs.
Dripping with nostalgia these iconic Scots venues will take you on a journey through the decades as you relive your best clubbing memories.
The Arches, Glasgow
Famous around the globe this cavernous nightclub with its iconic Victorian railway arches underneath Glasgow’s Central Station was the go-to spot for top name DJs - and the queue outside was just as legendary. The Arches was forced to close its doors in 2015 and is now being turned into a bowling alley.
Eros Elite - Edinburgh
One of the largest superclubs in Europe hosting up to 3,000 revellers, Eros Elite attracted top class DJ’s when dance music from the likes of Faithless and ATB dominated the UK charts. In 2003 it was forced to close after history of trouble at the Fountainpark venue.
The Tunnel, Glasgow
A popular dance venue for electronic music fans in the 90s and 00s, it was Glasgow’s first ‘superclub’ featuring the likes of Judge Jules and Simon Foy. The club closed in 2014, and was turned into Revolution bar.
The Shack/Trash, Glasgow
Devastated by fire back in 2004 when a blaze broke out in the basement of Trash spreading to The Shack - a former 19th Century church, this much-loved student venue was a favourite for its cheap booze and cheesy tunes.
Cinderella’s Rockerfellas, Edinburgh
Sticky carpets and top bands are what Cinderella’s, or Tiffany’s, is remembered for with the venue packed out most weekends. Sadly a fire tore through the building in 1991 forcing it to be reduced to rubble.
Archaos, Glasgow
Situated above Tam Shepherds on Queen Street over four floors Archaos was one of the city’s hottest music and dance venues in the late 90s and early 2000s and was deeply embedded in the city’s cultural history even hosting Top of the Pops. It has lain derelict since closing its doors for the last time in 2007.
Amadeus, Aberdeen
Billed as Scotland’s largest discoteque, the nightclub on Aberdeen’s beachfront boasted a dancefloor that moved up and down and catered to a 2,000 capacity crowd each night. It shut down for good in 2003.
Cleopatra’s, Glasgow
Better known as Clatty Pats this small west end haunt was a hotspot for nurses working at the nearby Gartnavel Hospital and the Western Infirmary and was one of only a few clubbing option’s in the city’s West End in the 80s and 90s.
Teazers, Dundee
The Union Street club based in the Royal Hotel was home to DJ Ged every Friday with its combined disco and live music offering for local bands including Aztec Camera. Weekends were always busy in its hey day in the 70s and 80s. Although the building itself is till there today, it’s no longer in use as a hotel.
Storm, Falkirk
A constant feature of Falkirk night life for almost 90 years, its changed its name over the years - Doaks, Oil Can Harrys, the Maniqui - as well as changing from a ballroom to a restaurant to a nightclub. Nostalgia and throwback memories reverberated from the DJ booth.
Fury Murrys, Glasgow
A dark and dingy nightclub situated next door to Charlie Parker’s, the indie student nightspot was also a great gig venue for unsigned bands in the nineties before closing for good in 2008. Revellers could expect to hear lots of Stone Roses and The Cure.
Century 2000, Edinburgh
The giant Wetherspoons on Lothian Road catered to students every Wednesday in the 90s and was hugely popular despite being branded a dive. The venue changed its name to Revolution in the late-90s after a major renovation.