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 no longer remain, including Portobello’s open-air pool and the Embassy Cinema at Boswall Parkway - many still stand.
We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 10 of the best art deco building you can see in Auld Reekie today.
9. Fountainbridge Library
Constructed in 1937-40 by John A W Grant, this grand-looking public building comprises both art deco and art nouveau stylings in its design. The library replaced an early books repository dating from the 19th century and stands out prominently among the surrounding Victorian tenements of Fountainbridge. A refurbishment in 2016 has brought it back to its best. Photo: Edinburgh Council
10. Castlebrae Business Centre
Located on an obscure little road in the middle of an industrial estate, Castlebrae Business Centre, a B-listed building which was originally built as Niddrie Marischal Secondary School but has since been converted for office use. The imposing central feature above Castlebrae’s main entrance would better suit Ocean Drive, Miami than Peffer Place, Edinburgh. Photo: TSPL