There's a reason this 60s university building had its own student paper campaign to nominate it for Channel 4 series "Demolition". It's hideous. Now I know some people like Appleton Tower, they see some charm, perhaps some imprint of a particular age of architecture. I can sympathise with this. But not enough. Perhaps if Appleton Tower was one of the only remaining kind in the world I might have reservations about blowing it up, but even then it would be a struggle to persuade me. What persuaded the architects and engineers of the 60s to build one of central Edinburgh's highest buildings in this ugly style which even then, the potential for becoming quickly dated must have been apparent, I will never know. It maximally clashes with the beautiful old town aesthetic. I don't know whether to give Appleton Tower one star or five. It's awful but in many ways I love to hate it, and I really do recommend in all seriousness (especially if you have an interest in architecture) that you check it out. It is a local "hot spot". The view from Appleton is actually spectacular, especially from the North East. Though as one saying goes, "you get the best view of Edinburgh from Appleton Tower, because you can't see Appleton Tower". read more