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.
9. Type slowly
And if you were looking for one of the latest Imperial typewriters in the early 1960s then Leishman and Hughes commercial stationers at 44 George Street would be top of your list. Photo: Unknown
10. Nursery supplies
Martin of George Street was a department store that sold everything you could need for your home. The nursery and pram department is pictured in 1964. Photo: Unknown
11. Radio rentals
If you were looking for a new television or wireless in Edinburgh 1962 then Roneo Ltd Radio and Television Rentals, on George Street, would be your first port of call. Photo: Unknown
12. Telephone personalities
In March 1963 Interflora and the General Post Office ran a competition to find the 'Telephone Personality Girl' of the year. The competitors are pictured outside the post office on George Street. Photo: Unknown