Top places to dance / music / nightlife etc:

Caves
8-12 Niddry Street, EH1 1NS | www.thecavesedinburgh.com
Edinburgh's built over a whole town from the time of the plague, so The Caves are from the oldy-worldy time buildings and is host to a vast selection of wonderful things such as Mirrorball parties, and was also the venue for, soon to be huge - Whisky Picnic (www.whiskeypicnic.org)

Cabaret Voltaire
36 Blair Street, EH1 1QR | www.thecabaratvoltaire.com
I'll promise you some of your best nights will be had here dancing to electro and hugging your pals for too long.

Voodoo Rooms
19a Regent Street, EH15 2AY | www.thevoodoorooms.com
Most stylish live music venue, it's got a fantastic "ballroom" with showcases some really top acts. You don't have to drink out of plastic cups either. It's also a bona fide cocktail bar.

GRV
37 Guthrie Street, Old Town | www.thegrv.com
A bit arty, a bit grubby, a bit too hot. But GRV is the best place to find things like break dancing competitions and DJ-off's.