They played in the East of Scotland Football League until they merged into Leith Athletic in 2008.

They played at the Jewel and Esk Valley College ground until 1996 when they moved to Marine Drive playing fields in the north-west of the city near Muirhouse.

They joined the East of Scotland League in 1991 and merged with Telman Star Amateur F.C.

Manor Thistle played in Maroon-coloured shirts with a sky-blue trim, white shorts, and Maroon socks.

[3] After changing name to Edinburgh Athletic the club played in navy-blue shirts and shorts.