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Edinburgh Live
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Jacob Farr

Remembering the demolition of Edinburgh's troubled housing estate

Residents who grew up in Edinburgh at any time between the late 1960’s until 2011 will remember the Western skyline of the capital being dominated by the high rises of Sighthill.

The four tower blocks towered over the green of Sighthill Park and were home to hundreds of families during their fifty year history.

Broomview House, Glenalmond Court, Hermiston Court and Weir Court - all containing 95 flats - were approved for construction in 1965.

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