Here, we take a look back at some of Edinburgh’s most fondly remembered stores – how many do you recall?
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Casey's was a confectioner selling their own handmade sweets and chocolates from two shops, one at the top end of Easter Road and another on St Mary’s Street. Casey’s outlet on Easter Road was hugely popular, with Hibs fans who turned up in their droves on match days to purchase the green and white coloured 'Easter Road rock' with their club’s name running through it. Photo: Third Party
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Long before Greggs monopolised the market for pies and sausage rolls, Martins the Bakers were the top dogs in town, with branches all over Edinburgh and beyond. The outlet pictured shows the company's 'Light Bite' snack bar. Photo: Third Party
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A firm favourite of students due to its proximity to Edinburgh University, James Thin stationer and bookseller developed a foothold in Edinburgh during the 20th century, with a number of shops. It's biggest store was the South Bridge branch (now Blackwells). Photo: Third Party
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Founded in 1929, Rankins of Edinburgh was a family-owned grocers and florists with shops all over the city. It was family run until it was sold to Glass Glover in 1985. Photo: Third Party