Shoppers will have to wait until Spring 2021 before being able to experience the £1 billion new Edinburgh St. James centre after Covid-19 postponed the planned opening in October later this year. However, these pictures demonstrate that the major project is coming to life.
17. Competition
The new £1 billion structure will offer fierce competition for shops on Princes and George streets, the Royal Mile and other popular shopping areas of the city centre. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
18. Design variety
From glass panels and a mixture of traditional and modern stone work to the ambitious metallic ribbon centre piece which will form the outing of the new hotel, St James Quarters offers a vast array of artistic architecture. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
19. Employment
Edinburgh St James has so far employed more than 3000 people to build and many more are expected to be employed when its retail units open. Photo: Lisa Ferguson