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City's 'eyesore' flats demolished | City's 'eyesore' flats demolished |
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Hundreds of people living in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh have watched the demolition of a block of 1960s high-rise flats. | Hundreds of people living in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh have watched the demolition of a block of 1960s high-rise flats. |
The tall block, considered an eyesore by many, came down shortly before midday as a 600-strong crowd looked on. | The tall block, considered an eyesore by many, came down shortly before midday as a 600-strong crowd looked on. |
Former resident Ian Begg helped detonate the explosive charges. | Former resident Ian Begg helped detonate the explosive charges. |
The large-scale demolition saw a number of roads in the Sighthill area closed including Calder Road and Broomhouse Road. | The large-scale demolition saw a number of roads in the Sighthill area closed including Calder Road and Broomhouse Road. |
Mr Begg, who lived in the building for its full 40 year life, helped demolish his former home by pushing the plunger with city housing leader Councillor Paul Edie. | Mr Begg, who lived in the building for its full 40 year life, helped demolish his former home by pushing the plunger with city housing leader Councillor Paul Edie. |
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He moved into Broomview Court in December 1967, just after it was built, and was among the last to move out last August. | He moved into Broomview Court in December 1967, just after it was built, and was among the last to move out last August. |
Mr Edie said: "The blowdown was a truly spectacular sight and it all went like clockwork which is credit to everyone involved in the operation. | Mr Edie said: "The blowdown was a truly spectacular sight and it all went like clockwork which is credit to everyone involved in the operation. |
"I know that many people will have fond memories of Broomview Court but now we can look to the future as we drive to create new homes for the 21st Century." | "I know that many people will have fond memories of Broomview Court but now we can look to the future as we drive to create new homes for the 21st Century." |
The block was demolished as part of a housing regeneration drive for the city. | The block was demolished as part of a housing regeneration drive for the city. |