Edinburgh’s is a city that is constantly evolving – from the trams to the new St James Quarter much has changed in recent decades.
From housing developments and purpose built student flats, to luxury hotels and shopping centres, there are always plenty of major developments looking for planning permission.
Big plans can prove controversial, often prompting objections to building projects that locals worry could have a detrimental impact on their city.
But the city always needs more housing and facilities, which is where the developers come in.
Website www.Skyscrapercity.com keeps a record of developments from the initial planning application to completion dates, thanks to the tireless work of dedicated contributor Kenspeckle, and lists numerous developments across the city.
Here are 10 of the biggest, what they'll look like when completed, and what stage they're at in the planning and construction process.
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5. Western Harbour
The first phase of this development of 90 acres of land at Newhaven is already under construction, with developers currently looking for planning permission for the second. The first phase comprises 938 homes, 13 commercial units and a public park. Phases two and three would add another 1,292 homes, at least seven commercial units and another public park. | 7N Architects
6. Redheughs Village
Planning has been approved for this 138 acre development at Gogar - phase one of the Edinburgh's Garden District scheme. It will create 1,350 new homes, a primary school and a neighbourhood centre. | EMA Architecture + Design
7. New Brunstane
This development would create a new residential district in the Brunstane area, comprising 1,330 homes, a local centre and a primary school. The plans that will spread over 121 acres have been approved by the planning authority. | REA Urban Design & Architecture, Barton Willmore/Stantec, Architype
8. Edinburgh International Business Gateway (EIBG)
Yet another huge development at Ingliston, this £700 million project was originally granted planning approval but has now been called in by Scottish Ministers. If it does go ahead it will transform 85 acres of land into 396 homes, a huge122,158 m² office space, 5,439 m² of retail and leisure space, and 1,150 hotel rooms. | 7N Architects