A block of flats in Edinburgh that featured in Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting could be given listed status.

The so-called Banana Flats at Cables Wynd House in Leith earned their nickname to their distinctive shape.

They were brought under the spotlight when they featured in Trainspotting as the childhood home of key character Sick Boy.

Now Historic Environment Scotland is consulting on whether or not Cables Wynd and neighbouring Linksview House should be given listed status to celebrate their "social and cultural role".

A consultation event will be held in Leith next month about the post-war building.

If successful, the building may be fit the criteria for a category A listing, which would deem it being of national importance.

Historic Environment Scotland's deputy head of listing Dawn McDowell said: "Scotland is renowned for its rich architectural heritage.

"While our palaces, abbeys and castles are a key part of this, they are only a fraction of our diverse historic environment which ranges from industrial buildings to the homes we live in."

She added: "Cables Wynd House and Linksview House were innovative, ground-breaking designs at the time when they were built and offered a new vision for social housing and for those who lived in them.

"A key aim of listing is to recognise the special architectural importance of these buildings as well as celebrating and sharing their wider social and cultural role.

"We are keen to hear from as many residents as possible during the consultation - and others with an interest in the buildings - and look forward to working with them during this process."

Residents of Cables Wynd House and Linksview House will receive a letter from Historic Environment Scotland about the consultation.

A drop-in meeting will also be held at Leith Library on Ferry Road on December 6 from 4pm to 7pm.