18 incredible Edinburgh buildings we can't believe were demolished
Edinburgh is widely regarded to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world – and regularly tops lists of the best places to live.
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Scotland’s picture-postcard capital is recognised for its incredible architecture, from the history-steeped Old Town to the classical Georgian New Town.
Be that as it may, many incredible buildings have been demolished in the city down the years – and when they’re gone they’re gone.
We’ve trawled through our photo archives to find 18 examples of Edinburgh buildings we wish would have survived.
We’ve trawled through our photo archives to find 18 examples of Edinburgh buildings we wish would have survived.
5. Kirkgate Church, Henderson Street, Leith
Henderson Street has never been quite the same since losing the beautiful Kirkgate Church. It was demolished in 1975.
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6. Portobello Bathing Pool, Portobello
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.
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7. Palace Cinema, Princes Street
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.
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8. The Life Association of Scotland building, Princes Street
Situated at the foot of the Mound, the Life Association of Scotland Building was regarded by many as an architectural masterpiece. Its demolition in 1968 caused uproar among conservationists.
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