Edinburgh, Leith, Tolbooth Wynd, Linksview House
Slab Block (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Leith, Tolbooth Wynd, Linksview House
Classification Slab Block (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Leith Central Redevelopment Area; Citadel And Central Leith Redevelopment Area, Tolbooth Wynd Phase Ii
Canmore ID 137763
Site Number NT27NE 228
NGR NT 27055 76274
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/137763
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
Commission And Contract (1964)
An eleven-storey slab block with balconies built as public housing by Edinburgh Borough Council as part of the redevelopment of the central area of Leith. The block contains 98 dwellings. Construction was approved by committee in 1964. The contractor for the development was J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) Ltd.
Glendinning and Methusius 1994
Photographic Record (1982)
Photo taken by Dr Miles Glendinning for research purposes.
