Taking its name from King George III, George Street is part of the first New Town of Edinburgh, which was planned and built in the 18th century by James Craig.
The street was constructed in 1767 and was originally intended to be a residential area, but by Victorian times the houses were replaced by shops, businesses, banks, small department stores and hotels.
Statues at the various junctions of George Street include prominent churchman Thomas Chalmers, British prime minister William Pitt the Younger, King George IV, and the Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell.
Today the street is home to a wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes – along with a selection of fashionable clothing stores.
In the 1960s Edinburgh residents flocked to the street for a range of shops and services.
5. All mod cons
James Gray and Sons sold everything from paint to the latest electrical gadgets. Photo: Unknown
6. Queuing for Cliff
There was excitement in February 1963 as tickets went on sale for Cliff Richard's upcoming concert in Edinburgh. Fans queued for hours outside the Bookshop on George Street to get tickets for the Usher Hall. Pictured are Cliff fans Joan Ryder, Carol Dingwall, Lind Kinhorn, Eleanor Owens, Lynda Saunderson and Hilary Samuel. Photo: Unknown
7. A luxury stay
The prestigious George Hotel is pictured in February 1963. Photo: Unknown
8. The junction of Hanover Street and George Street
The junction of Hanover Street and George Street in November 1964. Photo: Unknown