In Irvine Welsh’s magnum opus, Renton and Begbie visit the pub for a pint before relieving themselves at the ruined Leith Central Station.
The real-life pub opened in the 1970s, after Younger returned to the city of his birth following a long career, which included stops in Liverpool, Falkirk, and Leeds.
Current proprietor Richard Currie has operated the pub for the last 26 years and is stepping aside after nearly three decades of pulling pints.
Commenting on the decision to take the pub to market, he said: “We’d like to say a big thank you to all customers past and present. Without you, the pub wouldn’t have been such a success.”
Imram Rahman-Jones, who runs Edinburgh Pub Reviews on Substack, described the interior of the well-loved pub in 2024.
“I doubt the place has changed too much since Tommy Younger was in charge,” Rahman-Jones said.
“It’s avowedly old-school, with its flat roof, vertical slatted blinds and fruit machines. Perhaps the tellies are a newer addition, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the pool table and dart board have been there for decades.”
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Simon Watson, who is managing the sale for Christie & Co added: “The Harp & Castle is a perfect example of a traditional pub. It is not very often that a freehold opportunity like this becomes available in such a prominent part of Edinburgh.
“We expect high levels of interest in this property, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact soon.”