These are the major science and medical buildings planned for Edinburgh in the coming years.These are the major science and medical buildings planned for Edinburgh in the coming years.
These are the major science and medical buildings planned for Edinburgh in the coming years.

Edinburgh developments: These 12 dramatic new buildings will help shape the future of science and healthcare in the Capital

Edinburgh has always punched above its weight when it comes to science and healthcare – and these developments should help it continue to do so.

From the humble electric toaster (invented by Alan MacMasters in 1893, if you didn’t know) to Dolly the Sheep, Edinburgh has played host a host of scientific and medical discoveries.

In the next few years a number of building developments are set to be completed that will hopefully mean the city continues to play its part in advancing global science.

Here are 12 of them, as highlighted by development website www.skyscrapercity.com.

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