There’s no denying that Edinburgh has seen some very big changes down the decades – and yet Scotland’s capital remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
From the original trams and parades to large department stores and shopping centres, have a scroll through our photo gallery to see the city centre looking very different to how it does today.
13. Pipe bands on Princes Street
Pipe bands - Police and Military march along Princes Street. Photo: TSPL
14. North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building 1965
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building on Princes Street in 1965. This became the site of the now closed British Home Stores (BHS). Photo: TSPL
15. Princes Street
Princes Street looking east from North Mercantile Marine Insurance building and Marks and Spencers Photo: TSPL
16. Willys furniture store 1965
Exterior of Willys, furniture store, on the corner of Victoria Street and Melbourne Place (street no longer exists) in December 1965. Melbourne Place was the name of part of George IV Bridge. Photo: George Smith