An extensive list of the very best neon signs in Edinburgh, ranked

Everyone wants to channel their inner VSCO girl every now and again, and nothing screams 'grammable' like a good old fashioned neon sign.

The best way to light up your feed is with some neon text mounted on a wall, some killer photography and a heavy filter.

Here's where in Edinburgh you can find the very best signs and live out your neon dreams.

'You're the bollocks'

Location: Garibaldis

Pros: A welcome reminder of your superiority during your night out

Cons: Prepare to be smushed in Gazza's to capture this poetic truth

Ranking: 6/10

'Oh isn't it wild?'

Location: Lulu's

Pros: Very easy to pose with, at perfect height

Cons: Creme Soda no longer exists, rip

Ranking: 7/10

'Not all those who wander are lost'

Location: Robertson's Close

Pros: Makes for a strong album cover pic

Cons: The type of slogan you'd see in an embarrassing instagram bio

Ranking: 4/10

'Oh you pretty things'

Location: Medusa hairdressers, Teviot Place

Pros: It's pretty and pink and a welcome compliment as you wander by

Cons: Everyone getting their hair done can see you snapping the sign. Plus, the 's' isn't lit up.

Ranking: 8/10

'Jack lives here.'

Location: La Belle Angele

Pros: Fantastic if your name is Jack

Cons: Not unique, can be spotted in various bars around the city

Ranking: 5/10

'Viva la Cowgate'

Location: Subway

Pros: Can fool your followers into thinking you're in a cool Spanish Reggaeton club when in reality you're in the depths of Cowgate

Cons: Everyone puts it on their story. Everyone.

Ranking: 7/10

'Tequila + me = lucky you'

Location: Garibaldis

Pros: A mathematical truth

Cons: Full of lies – tequila + me = never a good combination

Ranking: 6/10

'Rascals'

Location: Bourbon

Pros: Apparently the only blue neon sign in Edinburgh

Cons: It's outside, so you'll have to brave the cold smoking area to snap a pic

Ranking: 4/10

'Immoral or wicked behaviour encouraged'

Location: Juju's

Pros: Profound. Lyrical. Poetic. Sets the tone for your Monday night.

Cons: You'll have to push through a lot of Pollock freshers to get this picture

Ranking: 8/10

'This is where the magic happens…'

Location: Pizza Posto, Nicolson Street

Pros: The restaurant adds a cool aesthetic

Cons: Will have to buy a pizza to be able to get this pic (not necessarily a huge loss)

Ranking: 9/10

'Where is hero'

Location: Dog House

Pros: So philosophical that you could reference it in your next essay

Cons: Doesn't really make sense, actually on the ceiling

Ranking: 2/10

'Rascals'

Location: Bourbon

Pros: Shows you go out on a Thursday and are still up for mid-week madness

Cons: The same sign as before, but in red. Have to push to front of the bar queue and dodge the bartenders to snap the pic.

Ranking: 3/10

'Get dirty'

Location: Garibaldis

Pros: The mirror ceiling adds a whole new dimension to your picture

Cons: Terrible instruction for club etiquette

Ranking: 5/10

'Don't grow up, it's a trap'

Location: PDT

Pros: Profound truth, surrounded by other cool signs

Cons: May lead to an existential crisis

Ranking: 7/10