These fascinating shots from the sky show there have been some major changes to the capital city's landscape since they were taken.
The aerial photos show how different areas like Tollcross, Gorgie and the site of the Omni Centre at Greenside Row have changed in the last quarter of a century.
1. Omni site
An aerial view of Leith Street and the construction of the new Omni Centre at Greenside Place, taken in April, 1997. Photo: National World
2. City centre
This aerial photo of Edinburgh city centre, showing Edinburgh Castle in the centre, was taken in January 1998. Photo: National World
3. Old brewery
The former Holyrood Brewery site, pictured in November 1992, which is now the site of Dynamic Earth. Photo: National World
4. Restalrig/ Seafield
Aerial photo of the Leith/Restalrig/Seafield area taking in July 1993 looking north-west, July 1993, showing the Eastern General hospital (right lower of middle), Craigentinny Golf Course and the two tower blocks Nisbet Court and Hawkhill Court (above left of middle). Photo: National World