Scotland’s picture-postcard capital city is recognised – the world over – for the breathtaking architecture of both the historic Old Town and the classical Georgian New Town. Both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Be that as it may, many amazing buildings have been lost down the years – and when they’re gone… well, they’re gone.
Take a look through our photo gallery to find 17 examples of Edinburgh structures we really wish were still standing today.
9. Kirkgate Church, Henderson Street, Leith
Henderson Street has never been quite the same since losing the beautiful Kirkgate Church. It was demolished in 1975. Photo: Unknown
10. New Club, Princes Street
The neoclassical New Club on Princes Street was demolished for a brand new building in 1967. Photo: Unknown
11. Palace Cinema, Princes Street
The stunning Palace Cinema (pictured left) on Princes Street was popular among film-goers for several decades, but bit the dust in 1955 for an extension to the adjacent Woolworths building. Photo: Unknown
12. C&A Modes, Princes Street
The beautiful, mansard-roofed C&A Modes department store was destroyed in a terrible blaze in November 1955. Photo: UNKNOWN