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.
17. Prize haul
In February 1963 James Gray and Son's ironmongers shop on George Street held a 'Lucky Bride' competition - with one newly-wedded wife set to win a range of wedding gifts. Photo: Unknown
18. Up the junction
The junction of Hanover Street and George Street is pictured in November 1964. Photo: Unknown
19. What's on
In the 1960s the window of the telephone exchange on George Street hosed the 'Teletourist Information Service, display, providing visitors with a daily programme of events in and around the Capital. Photo: Unknown
20. Hard at work
The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia had an office at 27 George Street in the 1960s. The 'light and spacious interior' is pictured in May 1962. Photo: Unknown