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.
