A number of sites across the city are deemed to be ‘at risk’ by heritage group
Edinburgh is famed for its abundance of historic buildings, but the city faces a constant battle to save listed structures that have fallen into disrepair.
Since 1990, the Buildings at Risk Register has been active in response to a concern at the growing number of listed buildings in Conservation Areas around Scotland had fallen into a state of disrepair.
The Register, managed by Historic Environment Scotland, aims to protect these buildings, many of which are at risk of being lost forever.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 listed buildings in Edinburgh which have fallen into the “at risk” category and might not have a future.
The Register, managed by Historic Environment Scotland, aims to protect these buildings, many of which are at risk of being lost forever.
5. Shrubhill former tram depot
There were plans to transform the remaining buildings of Shrubhill’s former tramways depot for residential use, but these have been on hold for the best part of a decade. The B-listed, red sandstone former depot was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2012. Photo: BILL HENRY
Built in 1874, the Victoria Swing Bridge once provided a useful link between the docklands either side of the mouth of the Water of Leith. Now in a derelict state, the swing bridge was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2018. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
Tynecastle Secondary School was built 1910-11 to the designs of architect John A. Carfrae. The B-listed structure was added to the Buildings at Risk Register in 2021. Photo: HES
Various elements of Thomas Hamilton’s 1829 Greek Revival former Royal High School building are at risk, including the main building, the eastern and western pavilions, the school lodge and the gymnasium. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
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