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.
13. Classy cuppa
For a luxurious cup of coffee and a cake in 1963, Dymock Howden and Co in George Street provided the perfect opulent venue. Photo: Unknown
14. Opening event
Mr Kinloch Anderson is pictured opening the new furniture showroom of Martin and Son, at 83 George Street, in October 1964. Photo: Unknown
15. Planet telex
Two youngsters look at the new GPO telex machine displayed at 118 George Street, Edinburgh, in March 1966. Photo: Stan Warburton
16. Just graduated
A group of Edinburgh University graduates relax in the gardens at George Street in July 1963. Pictured, left to right, are Susan Weinell from Kendal, Lesley Thornton of Glasgow, Jenny Chapman of North Berwick and Libby Joyce of Edinburgh. Photo: Unknown