Down the centuries Edinburgh has employed the skills of countless architects, artisans and stone masons to create edifices that have helped make the capital the major tourist destination it is today.
No expense was spared in building Edinburgh's most iconic civic landmarks, such as the Royal Scottish Academy, the Scott Monument and the Balmoral Hotel.
But just how much would it cost to construct these wonderful buildings in 2023? Using the Bank of England's official inflation calculator, we can find out for ourselves - or can we?
