We've taken a look back in our photo archive to find these incredible aerial photos of Edinburgh in the 2000s. Although taken just two decades ago, these photos show the great changes the city has seen since, including the transformation of many of our streets due to the return of trams to the city, and the big changes on our seafront at Leith, Newhaven and Granton. There was also the construction of the new Scottish Parliament, which completely transformed the Holyrood area of Edinburgh.
And while the city's most famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat remain the same, our aerial photos also show some iconic buildings that are gone forever, including the old Meadowbank Stadium built for the Commonwealth Games in 1970.
1. Scottish Parliament
A view of the construction of the new Scottish Parliament under construction in March, 2004, taken from the last crane on site. Photo: National World
2. Elm Row
Looking down Leith Walk as night falls in July, 2004, with Elm Row in the foreground. Photo: National World
3. Astley Ainslie Hospital
An aerial shot of Astley Ainslie Hospital at the Grange, taken in February, 2002. Photo: National World
4. Edinburgh Castle
Taken in September, 2002, this is a great aerial photo of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town looking north towards Fife, with the Meadows in the foreground. Photo: National World