Skating at Inverleith Pond in January 1963.Skating at Inverleith Pond in January 1963.
Skating at Inverleith Pond in January 1963.

Frozen Edinburgh: 9 pictures of ice skaters through the decades

Ice skating revellers enjoyed some time on their blades this weekend as Inverleith Pond froze over.
By Catherine Salmond
Published 10th Jan 2021, 08:00 BST

Like generations before them, they took to the ice to get their thrills.

Take a look at these pictures showing people over the years doing exactly that – and others simply enjoy the beauty of the city in sub-zero temperatures.

Hundreds of people take advantage of the winter weather to go skating on Inverleith Pond, January 1955.

1. Huge crowds

Hundreds of people take advantage of the winter weather to go skating on Inverleith Pond, January 1955. Photo: JPIMedia

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Children ice skating with a pet dog in January 1959.

2. Fun with the dog

Children ice skating with a pet dog in January 1959. Photo: Unknown

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Edinburgh skaters on a frozen Union Canal at Craiglockhart, February 1947.

3. Carefree

Edinburgh skaters on a frozen Union Canal at Craiglockhart, February 1947. Photo: Unknown

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Children ice skating on Inverleith Pond in December 1961.

4. Children having fun

Children ice skating on Inverleith Pond in December 1961. Photo: Albert Jordan

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