Is Edinburgh's flagship waterfront site all at sea?

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Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2006 / March 30

Seen storeys above ground, the view towards the city centre from the Western Harbour showhouse in Leith is striking. Ignore the cranes, the assorted collection of builders' machinery, the two enormous pools of muddy water and the overbearing grey skies. Look past the towering building next door, squint a little and you will just about make out the shadowy outline of Edinburgh Castle in the distance. At least, for now you can. Come back in a few months and there's every chance you'll find yourself staring straight into yet another high rise block of flats.

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