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.
13. Merry Christmas!
Students from Napier College in Edinburgh with Christmas food parcels for old age pensioners at Sighthill community centre in December 1978. | TSPL
14. Young actor
Pictured at the Sighthill flats in June 2008 is 'This is England' actor Thomas 'Tommo' Turgoose. The 15-year-old actor from Grimsby was in town to shoot his new film 'Somers Town'. | TSPL Photo: Robert Perry
15. Fitba
Street League football training at Power League, Sighthill, in December, 2012. | TSPL Photo: Ian Georgeson
16. Tea party time
Jam-maker Fraser Doherty supplied the jam on top of the scones at the launch of tea parties for elderly people at Sighthill Community Centre in June, 2008. | TSPL