'nosy_neighbours' had asked what the big white tower was for (see comment on last photo). I presume the reference was to our crane. This is (mainly) for taking out materials from the internal demolition work and it will then be used for lowering the sections of the new circular stairwell and lift into the interior of the building. I had to go up to Edinburgh Castle to get a decent view of it. I knew my Historic Scotland membership card would come in handy!
You will notice two similar sized cranes in the background. We can't use the traditional T-shaped crane in the city centre because it would overhang surrounding buildings when it swings around (and you wouldn't want that!).
I did notice from up at the castle viewing platforms that there are a lot of cranes across the Edinburgh skyline at the moment.
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Thanks for the clarification- for two days it was just a big white tower with no crane attached- hence the confusion! The latest question is what the wee digger on the roof is for- is it digging a hole for the staircase?
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