In Edinburgh half a century ago, May Day was marked in a number of ways across the city.
Arthur’s Seat was the centre of celebrations, with crowds attending a religious service taking place at the summit each year.
Meanwhile, tradition says that if you get up early and wash your face in the morning dew on on Arthur’s Seat on May Day you will benefit from a flawless complexion for the rest of the year.
The practice still takes place to a lesser extent today, but 50 years ago it saw scores of young women make the ascent at first light.
Processions would often take place on Princes Street, while the day was also popular with campaigners looking for publicity for their cause.
More recently the Beltane Fire Festival has held on the evening of May eve and into the early hours of May Day on the city's Calton Hill.
Here are 20 pictures to take you back to May Day in Edinburgh over half a century ago.
13. Waiting for the parade
Crowds wait to see the May Day Parade at the east end of Princes Street outside Register House in 1963. Photo: Unknown
14. At the summit
Crowds start to gather at the summit of Arthur's Seat at the start of May Day 1964. Photo: Unknown
15. Preacher man
Crowds listen to the sermon during the May Day Service on Arthur's Seat in 1963. Photo: Unknown
16. Face wash
Four girls wash their faces in the morning dew as the sun comes up on May Day morning on Arthur's Seat in 1965. Photo: Unknown