In our latest retro look at Edinburgh’s communities, we’ve delved into our archives to find 30 great photos showing life in Sighthill over the years.
Situated to the west of the city, between Broomhouse, Parkhead, the Calders and South Gyle, Sighthill is home to Edinburgh College and Napier University campuses, a fire station and a medical centre.
For nearly 50 years, the skyline of western Edinburgh was dominated by four high rise residential tower blocks in northern Sighthill - Broomview House, Glenalmond Court, Hermiston Court and Weir Court. The 11-storey Broomview House was demolished in September 2008, with the three other 16-storey blocks demolished three years later.
Check out our photo gallery below to see some great photos of life in Sighthill over the years. Among them are the time the bomb squad had to rush to the local recycling centre, the opening of the Gate 55 community centre, and a young ‘This is England’ actor in the area for filming.
9. Top poppy
Sighthill Primary School with the Poppy Wreath which they made for Remembrance Day in 2012. | TSPL Photo: Ian Georgeson
10. Tuck in
The 600-strong Sykes contact centre, at Sighthill, published a Multicultural Cook Book in November, 2012 to raise funds for Children 1st in Edinburgh that Christmas. | TSPL Photo: Jane Barlow
11. Bessie the bus
Danielle Butler and son Clayton at Gate 55, pictured in February, 2013, after Clayton won a competition to name the community centre's tour van/bus 'Bessie'. | Joey Kelly
12. Open the gate
Princes Trust volunteers Nyree Conner and Carrie Reynolds pictured in the youth club at Gate 55 when it was officially opened in April, 2011. | TSPL Photo: Neil Hanna