While many examples are gone for good, others are simply awaiting reinstatement or have been relocated elsewhere. Whatever the case, we’d love to see these 9 iconic monuments and sculptures returned to their rightful homes.
1. Elm Row pigeons
Martin Hulse from the Cockburn association with the Elm Row Pigeons. This much-loved bronze flock by sculptor Shona Kinloch vanished in the late 2000s for the tram works and have yet to return to their rightful home at Elm Row. Photo: Paul Chappells
2. Ingliston King Kong
Guarding the long since axed Ingliston open-air market, this mighty King Kong sculpture, which was once painted in day-glo pink, may not have done much to deter video pirates, but it sure cut an imposing figure. Kong now protects owner Lesley Maby's garden in Cumbria. Photo: Julie Bull
3. Kinetic Sculpture
Unveiled at the Picardy Place junction in 1973, the Kinetic Light Sculpture divided opinion among locals until its removal 10 years later. Dubbed by some as 'the monument to a drunken scaffolder', it was supposed to light up and change colours according to the wind, but rarely worked as intended. Photo: Albert Jordan
4. London Road roundabout clock
Originally located at the West End, the ornate London Road roundabout clock was removed in 2007 for the tram works. Similar to the nearby Elm Row pigeons, its return has been mooted and delayed on numerous occasions. Photo: Bill Henry