In our latest reporters’ recommendations feature, we take a look at what we think are the most beautiful buildings in Edinburgh.
There are so many beautiful buildings in the Capital, and we have chosen our favourites, including a university graduation hall, a famous TV show location and a bank branch which was originally built in 1772 as a home for one of the wealthiest men in Scotland at that time, Sir Laurence Dundas.
5. Royal Bank of Scotland, St Andrews Square
Evening News editor Rhoda Morrison chose this iconic bank building in the centre of Edinburgh. She said: "Walking past, I'm sure anyone would agree it's a really lovely old building, positioned away from the road behind gates. But it's only when you get inside that you realise just how beautiful it really is. With pillars, carvings and polished floors, the entrance and main hall are just stunning. It's such a lovely building that is worth a visit even if you're not depositing a cheque!" Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Greyfriars Kirk
This famous home of Greyfriars' Bobby was chosen by Evening News reporter Jolene Campbell as her favourite building in Edinburgh. She said: "Greyfriars' Kirk is a beautiful Church with an extraordinary history. Some of the oldest walls in the city can be found there and the burial area has sections of the Flodden Wall which at one time enclosed the entire city. "My daughter loves the memorial to Greyfriars' Bobby and the story of the famous wee terrier. Some of the gravestones were the inspiration for JK Rowling when she wrote The Philosopher’s Stone, which also makes it a hit with my little one. It has a cool museum inside the kirk. And the graveyard is infamous for its use as a prison for Covenanters." Photo: Ewan Barry
7. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, found in Belford Road, is deputy editor Ginny Sanderson's favourite Edinburgh building. She said: "With its dramatic columns and striking neo-classical architecture, this has got to be one of the coolest buildings in Edinburgh. The grounds are home to sculptures from the likes of Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Anthony Gormley - and you can't miss Charles Jencks's 'Landform', the undulating lawn which circles a spiralling pool and is apparently inspired by chaos theory." Photo: Ian Rutherford