Edinburgh is widely considered to be among the most beautiful cities on the entire planet – and rightly so (if you ask us).
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.
The stunning Palace Cinema (pictured left) on Princes Street was popular among film-goers for several decades, but bit the dust in 1955 for an extension to the adjacent Woolworths building. Photo: Unknown
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