Is the city too timid when it comes to saving historic buildings?

Debate around former Portobello cinema highlights council's reluctance to take direct action to protect listed buildings

The disused and deteriorating C-listed former George at Portobello

Edinburgh has, literally, thousands of buildings which are listed and deemed – to a greater or lesser extent – worth protecting or preserving. It’s a big part of what makes our city the unique and beautiful place it is.

Our city centre is a World Heritage Site. We have more green space tha…