Have a look inside the development as it gets closer towards completion.
. A scale model of the new St James Centre
The £850 million shopping centre is due to be completed in October 2020 and work on the site is currently under budget. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. A model of the new luxury hotel
A controversial luxury hotel will sit at the centre of the new St James site. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. The shopping centre takes shape
The Evening News understands that Hackett and New Look will both move their stores to the new centre from George Street and Princes Street respectively. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. Much of the structure is still an empty shell
But units at the centre are filling up rapidly with top high street and high-end brands, despite concerns about the economic impact of Brexit. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
1. A model of the new luxury hotel
A controversial luxury hotel will sit at the centre of the new St James site. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. The shopping centre takes shape
The Evening News understands that Hackett and New Look will both move their stores to the new centre from George Street and Princes Street respectively. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
3. Much of the structure is still an empty shell
But units at the centre are filling up rapidly with top high street and high-end brands, despite concerns about the economic impact of Brexit. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Roadworks outside St James
The development has prompted a major restructuring of the roundabout where York Place, Leith Walk, and Leith Street converge. | JPIMedia Photo: Lisa Ferguson