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Edwardian Edinburgh's answer to Alton Towers, the Marine Gardens occupied a huge stretch of west Portobello at Seafield and included a large ballroom, amusement park and even a sports stadium.Edwardian Edinburgh's answer to Alton Towers, the Marine Gardens occupied a huge stretch of west Portobello at Seafield and included a large ballroom, amusement park and even a sports stadium.
Edwardian Edinburgh's answer to Alton Towers, the Marine Gardens occupied a huge stretch of west Portobello at Seafield and included a large ballroom, amusement park and even a sports stadium.

9 amazing photos of Edinburgh's lost landmarks

Edinburgh has lost countless architectural wonders and iconic landmarks over the years.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 16th Jun 2022, 17:38 BST

We’ve trawled through the archives to bring you 9 of the Capital’s lost wonders we wish were still with us today.

Portobello Marine Gardens, Edinburgh.

1. Portobello Marine Gardens, Edinburgh.

Portobello Marine Gardens, Edinburgh. Photo: Contributed

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Resembling a Chinese pagoda, the peculiar-looking Rockville House was comprised of stones from every quarry in Scotland. It was demolished in 1966 much to the horror of conservationists.

2. Rockville House ( 1858-1966)

Resembling a Chinese pagoda, the peculiar-looking Rockville House was comprised of stones from every quarry in Scotland. It was demolished in 1966 much to the horror of conservationists. Photo: TSPL

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The North British & Mercantile Insurance Company's headquarters were regarded by many as a palace on Princes Street. BHS was built on its site in 1966.

3. North British & Mercantile building (1904-1966)

The North British & Mercantile Insurance Company's headquarters were regarded by many as a palace on Princes Street. BHS was built on its site in 1966. Photo: TSPL

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Calton Jail was Scotland's largest prison and now all that remains is the Governor's House and its perimeter wall.

4. Calton Jail (1817-1930)

Calton Jail was Scotland's largest prison and now all that remains is the Governor's House and its perimeter wall. Photo: TSPL

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