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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

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David Forsyth
Apr 08, 2025
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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…

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