There are a lot of old and new buildings to admire in Edinburgh, but according to our readers, there is a lot to gawp at too, wondering what the thinking was behind it.
We asked our readers what the ugliest buildings were in our great city – and we received plenty of nominations.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see the selections – and let us know your thoughts in the comments section before you go.
5. No 1 Osborne Terrace, Haymarket
This Brutalist office building is located near Haymarket station. Photo: Flickr/Andy A
6. Cables Wynd House ‘Banana’ flats, Leith
Cables Wynd House dates back to 1965, but was immortalised in Irvine Welsh’s novel Trainspotting. They were awarded a Category A listing in 2017. Photo: Flickr/Tom Parnell
7. Edinburgh University Library
Built to look like a bookcase, this eight-storey building was designed by Sir Basil Spence and opened in 1967. Photo: WikiComms
8. 7 Bristo Square, University of Edinburgh
This building was designed by Modernist architects Robert Steedman and James Morris and went through a regeneration a few years ago. Photo: Flickr/Hamish Fenton