When art deco began to emerge, it was viewed as fresh and cutting-edge, providing an elegance without the over-adornment of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
In the 1930s Edinburgh’s architects brought the style to the Capital, and while some – such as Portobello’s open-air pool and the Embassy Cinema at Boswall Parkway – no longer remain, many still stand.
We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you nine of the best art deco building you can see in Auld Reekie today.
We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you nine of the best art deco building you can see in Auld Reekie today.