Cables Wynd House, which dates back to 1965, earned its nickname due to its distinctive curved shape.
It is now rated one of Scotland’s finest post-war buildings.
The “special architectural importance” of the block of flats – the childhood home of Simon “Sick Boy” Williamson in Trainspotting – was cited by Historic Environment Scotland in 2017 due to its “groundbreaking design”.
Now, the "Brutalist" building is rated alongside the likes of Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Road Bridge, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the 1967 glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden.
Take a look through our picture gallery to see how the ‘banana flats’ have changed, and stayed the same, down the decades.
5. Settling in
Mrs Mary Eves can be seen here in the kitchen of her new home at Cables Wynd in April 1966 Photo: Ian Porteous
6. Knitting
Mrs Mary Eves relaxing in her sitting room at her new home, knitting by the fireplace. April 1966 Photo: Ian Porteous
7. Appearing in pop culture
The flats have been used twice by writer Irvine Welsh - first as the home of Simon ‘Sick Boy’ Williamson in Trainspotting and during filming for Wedding Belles, also created by Irvine Welsh Photo: Appearing in pop culture
8. Fire in the building
In 2012, a fire broke out in a second floor flat at Cables Wynd House. Here, the fire service can be seen responding to the emergency Photo: Julie Bull