Leith Waterworld was built on the site of the former Leith Central railway station, opening in 1992. It had flumes, a fast river run and a wave machine. It was closed for three years from 1999 until 2002 due to structural issues. It was closed for good in January 2012 in order to save funds for the Royal Commonwealth Pool's renovation and re-opening. The property has since been converted into a children's soft-play centreLeith Waterworld was built on the site of the former Leith Central railway station, opening in 1992. It had flumes, a fast river run and a wave machine. It was closed for three years from 1999 until 2002 due to structural issues. It was closed for good in January 2012 in order to save funds for the Royal Commonwealth Pool's renovation and re-opening. The property has since been converted into a children's soft-play centre
Leith Waterworld was built on the site of the former Leith Central railway station, opening in 1992. It had flumes, a fast river run and a wave machine. It was closed for three years from 1999 until 2002 due to structural issues. It was closed for good in January 2012 in order to save funds for the Royal Commonwealth Pool's renovation and re-opening. The property has since been converted into a children's soft-play centre

14 Edinburgh attractions lost over the years including Little Marcos, the 'Commie' flumes and Fun City

Edinburgh favourites gone but not forgotten

With the landscape of Edinburgh forever changing, we've taken a look back at some of the attractions locals used to love visiting.

We dipped into our photo archive to find great pictures of venues where thousands of Edinburgers have enjoyed themselves with friends and family over the years.

These include attractions such as Little Marcos soft play centre, Portobello Open Air Pool, Transgression Park and Leith Water World. We also found photos of other forgotten Edinburgh treasures from many years ago including Marine Gardens, an entertainment complex which operated for the first half of the 20th century and included a host of attractions including a ballroom, amusements, a sports stadium and a pleasure garden.

These include attractions such as Little Marcos soft play centre, Portobello Open Air Pool, Transgression Park and Leith Water World. We also found photos of other forgotten Edinburgh treasures from many years ago including Marine Gardens, an entertainment complex which operated for the first half of the 20th century and included a host of attractions including a ballroom, amusements, a sports stadium and a pleasure garden.

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