Edinburgh is a city known for its stunning buildings, from the iconic castle to the old fishermen's cottages at Newhaven. Still, there's no denying that it has some buildings that are more of an acquired taste.
Some of them are so terrible that they've become Edinburgh institutions themselves - what would the university's George Square campus look like without Appleton Tower looming over it like an awkward relative at a party that you love but don't really want to get drawn into conversation with?
From 'this was cutting edge when it was designed' to 'was the architect hired by Glasgow to make Edinburgh look bad?' we've rounded up what our readers have called some of Edinburgh's "biggest eyesores".
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But look on the bright side - it just makes the rest of the city look even better by comparison.
1. St James Quarter
Let's get this one out of the way, shall we? It's the first building anyone mentions, and if you believe social media then it's become a blight on our historic skyline. But can you really imagine Edinburgh without it anymore? Admit it, you're secretly fond of curling bronze sculpture at the top...
2. 40 George Square
The former David Hume Tower was renamed after some of the philosopher's truly terrible views came into the spotlight. Described as "an unashamed racist" by one academic, the University of Edinburgh building's name was changed to 40 George Square but the controversial architecture still remains. It's actually a category A listed building, regarded as one of the key examples of Scottish Modernist architecture and was designed by Sir Robert Matthew, one of the most important British architects of the 20th century.
3. Argyle House
Nestled in the West Port between Gladstone's Land and the Edinburgh College of Art and sitting right beneath the castle, Argyle House is a very modern addition to the area. Despite sporadic threats of demolition, this embodiment of Brutalist architecture stands defiant. And what would an 'Edinburgh's biggest eyesores' piece be without it?
4. Ocean Terminal
Love it or hate it, Ocean Terminal has been an Edinburgh staple since it opened in 2001. Despite being designed by legend Terrance Conran and forming part of the regeneration of the ports area, not everyone is a fan. Will the redevelopment change people's minds?
5. Jury's Inn
How this drab brutalist block got the green light is well and truly beyond us, yet it did and has been spoiling the Old Town skyline for at least half a century. This is not a pop at the Jury's Inn brand of hotels, of course, but it's high time the owners gave this building a facelift and plucked out those nasty greys.
6. Silvan House
This Corstorphine building is home to the Forestry Commission, but its critics complain that it doesn't exactly represent the best nature has to offer - unless you count this sleek wooden sculpture, of course.
7. The Glasshouse
Although it boasts a rooftop bar with an impressive view, Edinburgh residents are divided about this swanky bar at the top of Leith Walk. For some, it's the perfect mixture of new and old architecture, but for others it preserves the worst qualities of both.
Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
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