Five of Edinburgh's most fascinating abandoned places

So strong is the will to preserve the old in Edinburgh that the city is filled with all manner of abandoned buildings and forgotten structures, waiting patiently for the day they might be re-used.

Abandoned lighthouse at Granton Western Harbour. Picture: Magnus Hagdorn

But there they lie in their rapidly decaying states, growing evermore eerie and fascinating as the years roll on. We take a closer look at six of Edinburgh’s most interesting abandoned places.

• A version of this article originally featured in our sister title, iNews.