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.
21. Cute little cat
Royal Mail van driver Brian Lord and the kitten he found in a post box in February, 2002. The kitten was adopted by a member of staff at the sorting office in Sighthill. | TSPL
22. Up for the cup
Chief Executive of Street Soccer (Scotland) at the launch of the Dunedin Canmore Cup at the Powerleague Soccer pitches in September, 2012. | TSPL
23. We shall not be moved
Some of the pensioners who had lived in an sheltered housing complex St Stephen's Court in Sighthill for decades were unhappy after being told to move out in February, 2009, due to safety concerns. | TSPL
24. Santa's little helpers
Postal workers David Harris (left), Lynette Williamson, Pat Quinn and Alan Fleming got into the Christmas spirit in 1997 at the Sighthill Royal Mail depot. | TSPL