In recent decades it's fair to say there have been certain developments which failed to win over the general public here in Scotland's capital.
The last century witnessed a shift away from the elaborately-designed stone edifices that previous generations had become accustomed to, in favour of modernity and simplicity using materials such as concrete, glass and steel.
And while the results weren't always bad, there were many buildings which the majority of locals branded eyesores almost from the moment they were constructed.
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We take a look at nine Edinburgh eyesores that (most) locals were rather glad to see razed to the ground.
St James Centre
In many ways, the old St James Centre shopping centre was the daddy of Edinburgh eyesores.
A Georgian square and historic tenements were swept away in the 1960s to build the huge complex, which dominated central Edinburgh for more than 40 years and was almost universally despised.
The new St James Quarter and accompanying W Hotel, while not everyone's cup of tea, is definitely a vast improvement.
Sighthill flats
The Sighthill housing estate was infamous for its four multi-storey tower blocks that completely dominated the skyline in the west of the capital. Far from being attractive, the high rise flats were detonated in 2011.
Shrubhill House
The concrete carbuncle that was Shrubhill House faced Leith Walk for almost half a century until its demolition in 2014. Modern student flats and housing echoing the surrounding tenement architecture have since risen on the site.
Scottish Provident
The old provident buildings at the south western corner of St Andrew Square were loved and hated in equal measure. It really depended who you spoke to. Despite being Category A listed, the buildings were demolished in 2014 for a new development by Standard Life.
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St Andrew Square Bus Station
The old bus station at St Andrew Square definitely wasn't the prettiest. It was downright dark, dingy and depressing and we were glad to see it go for the much brighter facility that's there now.
Leith grain silo
The Imperial Dock Grain Elevator, to give it its proper name, was a product of the 1930s, and while it was never going to be winning any beauty awards, heritage campaigners were keen to see it preserved on account of its historic importance. There were some who mourned its slow demolition in 2020, but not too many.
Westburn flats
Wester Hailes was Europe's largest new housing estate when it was built in the early 1970s, but sadly many of the buildings suffered from poor build quality and, later, a host of social problems. Few tears were shed when the Westburn flats were torn down in the early 1990s.
North British Distillery
The old NB distillery at Westfield looked like something out of a Wes Craven flick. Its black appearance was said to have been due to a fungus called Baudonia, which apparently thrived on the evaporations from distilleries and bonded warehouses. That says it all really. A Sainsbury's supermarket now occupies the site.
RBS ziggurat
Built in the 1970s, the RBS 'ziggurat' at Dundas Street was an interesting looking building, but hardly fitting for Edinburgh's New Town. Its demolition commenced last year.
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