While Edinburgh rightfully has a reputation as a city of historic sandstone townhouses and tenements, and despite efforts to erase much of its art deco heritage in the latter part of the 20th century, there are plenty of survivors dressed in the distinct 1930s architectural style with an EH postcode – you just have to know where to look.
Here’s our guide to the best art deco Auld Reekie has to offer.
9. St Andrew's House, Regent Road (1934)
Constructed between 1934 and 1939 on the former site of Calton Jail, Scottish Government building St Andrew’s House is regarded by many as one of the nation’s foremost examples of grand art deco. Photo: TSPL
10. Ainslie Park Secondary School, Pilton (1950)
Now closed as a high school and converted for residential use, the former Ainslie Park Secondary is one of Edinburgh's later art deco builds (1950), but there's no mistaking architect JS Johnston's 1930s inspiration. Photo: Lesley Martin
11. Fountainbridge Library, Dundee Street (1937)
Constructed in 1937-40 by John A W Grant, this grand-looking public building comprises both art deco and art nouveau stylings in its design. Photo: Wikimedia Commons