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Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.
Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.

17 stunning Edinburgh photos of lost buildings we can't believe are no more including Portobello Bathing Pool

Edinburgh is widely considered to be among the most beautiful cities on the entire planet – and rightly so (if you ask us).
Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart
Published 29th May 2023, 01:09 GMT
Updated 29th May 2023, 01:09 GMT

Scotland’s picture-postcard capital city is recognised – the world over – for the breathtaking architecture of both the historic Old Town and the classical Georgian New Town. Both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Be that as it may, many amazing buildings have been lost down the years – and when they’re gone… well, they’re gone.

Take a look through our photo gallery to find 17 examples of Edinburgh structures we really wish were still standing today.

Take a look through our photo gallery to find 17 examples of Edinburgh structures we really wish were still standing today.

Loved by fans of new brutalism, the former Scottish Provident Building on St Andrew Square was demolished in 2014 for a new development.

5. Former Scottish Provident Building, St Andrew Square.

Loved by fans of new brutalism, the former Scottish Provident Building on St Andrew Square was demolished in 2014 for a new development. Photo: Julie Bull

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Dating from the Georgian era, St James Square vanished in stages after 1965. The St James shopping centre was constructed on the site in the early 1970s.

6. St James Square

Dating from the Georgian era, St James Square vanished in stages after 1965. The St James shopping centre was constructed on the site in the early 1970s. Photo: Unknown

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West End of Princes Street in the late 19th century showing Maule's store. this stunning building was constructed in the late 19th century and replaced in 1935 for the current Johnnie Walker (formerly Binns, House of Fraser) building.

7. Maules department store, West End

West End of Princes Street in the late 19th century showing Maule's store. this stunning building was constructed in the late 19th century and replaced in 1935 for the current Johnnie Walker (formerly Binns, House of Fraser) building. Photo: UNKNOWN

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Despite significant opposition, the stunning, pagoda-like Rockville, designed by Sir James Gowans, was demolished to make way for new flats in 1966.

8. Rockville, 3 Napier Road

Despite significant opposition, the stunning, pagoda-like Rockville, designed by Sir James Gowans, was demolished to make way for new flats in 1966. Photo: Unknown

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