A desire to preserve the historic character of the town has necessitated the implementation of heavy restrictions concerning the height of new buildings – and of course, there no real skyscrapers in modern Edinbugh.
As you’ll see, the list of Edinburgh’s ten tallest buildings mostly comprises places of worship and post-war high rise accommodation, and, interestingly, the vast majority (7 out of 10) of these structures date from the 19th century.
Please note: buildings currently under construction in Edinburgh have not been included in this list.
5. St George's West Church, Shandwick Place
Height: 56 metres (184 ft) Year constructed: 1869 Photo: GARETH EASTON
6. Barclay Viewforth Church, Bruntsfield
Height: 76 metres (249 ft) Year constructed: 1864 Photo: PHIL WILKINSON
7. The Hub, Castlehill
Height: 74 metres (243 ft) Year constructed: 1844 Photo: Lisa Ferguson
8. St Peters Church, Lutton Place
Height: 56 metres (184 ft) Year constructed: 1865 Photo: Colin Hattersley