text: There is a reason this s university building had its own student paper campaign to nominate it for Channel series Demolition It is hideousnnNow 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 mennWhat persuaded the architects and engineers of the s to build one of central Edinburghs 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 aestheticnnI do not know whether to give Appleton Tower one star or five It is 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 nnThe 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 cannot see Appleton Tower