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.
25. North British Hotel
North British Hotel (now Balmoral Hotel) seen from Princes Street. Photo: TSPL
26. Rankins' Flowers and Fruit
Rankins' Flowers and Fruit at 80 Princes Street. Photo: TSPL
27. Telephone exchange on George Street
Telephone exchange on George Street. The Teletourist Information service display in window provided visitors with a daily programme of events in and around Edinburgh. Photo: TSPL
28. The Jacey Cinema 1964
Originally called Princes Cinema which opened on September 14th 1912 and closed its doors on November 4th 1935. It was remodelled for the Scottish Associated News Theatres and called the Monseigneur News Theatre. It became the Jacey in January 1964 and closed in 1973 after suffering from the closure of Princes Street station. Photo: George Smith