But while high rise dwellings such as Cables Wynd and Linksview House in Leith, and, earlier this month, eight concrete tower blocks in Aberdeen, now enjoy Category A listings, there have been dozens of 1960s builds over the past generation that have succumbed to the wrecking ball.
We take a look at 11 Edinburgh post-war housing developments that escaped the appreciation of heritage chiefs and the general public and are no more.
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9. Oxgangs flats
The Oxgangs tower blocks, Caerketton, Allermuir, and Capelaw Court were demolished in the mid 2000s. Photo: GARETH EASTON
10. Demolition of Pilton flats
Demolition of old flats at West Pilton Crescent, Muirhouse, in 2010. Photo: Colin Hattersley
11. Sighthill flats
The Broomhouse tower blocks Weir Court, Hermiston Court and Glenalmond Court were demolished in 2011. Photo: Ian Rutherford