From shopping and community centres to transport links, sports facilities and luxurious hotels, here are some of the major developments in Edinburgh we can expect to see in 2021.
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1. St James Quarter
The £1 billion Edinburgh St James Quarter which will offer a cornucopia of shops, hotels and restaurants in the heart of the city is due for completion of its first phase by Spring 2021. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. The Johnnie Walker Experience
The £185 million whisky-fuelled investment which will include roof bars, live music and theatre experiences in Princes Street is set to open in Summer 2021, pandemic permitting. Photo: na
3. City centre west to east cycle link
The Roseburn to Leith Walk cycle route with on-road segregated cycle lanes will commence work in May 2021 with an original expected completion time in December 2021. The development is part of Edinburgh City Centre Transformation project from the Council and hopes to improve pedestrian and cyclist facilities across the capital. Photo: Edinburgh council
4. Project CAVForth: Fife to Edinburgh
Transport Scotland's £6.1 million project hopes to transform 5 single-deck buses into autonomous vehicles which will travel a 14 mile/22.5 km route from Ferrytoll P&R to Edinburgh Park, carrying up to 10,000 passengers per week. The project is due for completion by November 2021. Photo: Transport Scotland