There’s no denying that Edinburgh has seen some very big changes down the decades – and yet Scotland’s capital remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
From the original trams and parades to large department stores and shopping centres, have a scroll through our photo gallery to see the city centre looking very different to how it does today.
33. Hanover Street and George Street
The Junction of Hanover Street and George Street. Photo: Unknown
34. John Menzies & Smalls 1977
John Menzies, newsagents and stationers, and Smalls department store in Princes Street Edinburgh, July 1977. Photo: TSPL
35. Dinosaur crossing Princes Street 1990
One of the exhibits from the Dinosaurs Alive! exhibition at the City Art Centre stops the traffic in Princes Street, February 1990. Photo: TSPL
36. George IV Bridge 1965
The corner where George IV Bridge meets Chambers Street and Candlemaker Row in 1965 - Greyfriars Bobby statue to left of picture. Photo: TSPL