# Argyle House: Demolition or Preservation | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-07-23T06:56:01+00:00
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Plans are advancing to demolish Edinburgh’s iconic but controversial Argyle House — a 1960s office block housing 900 tech workers — to make way for a mixed-use development featuring offices, a hotel, and homes, with heights adjusted to blend with historic surroundings. While developers argue the building is outdated and inefficient, architects and Historic Environment Scotland defend its modernist design and structural integrity. The new plan also includes a long-awaited public route and pocket parks, with a planning application expected in September. With the current lease running until 2033, any redevelopment is still years away — but this is one of Edinburgh’s most watched urban transformation projects. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ace22c537c446d8f

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