Born in 1895, van de Poll is regarded one of the most important press photographers ever to emerge from the Low Countries. As an international photo reporter, he travelled the globe and had his work distributed extensively by the Associated Press.
During his brief time in the Scottish capital, van de Poll managed to capture some spectacular shots of life in Edinburgh as it was during an era that is seldom seen in such stunning high quality.
A large number of the images taken by van de Poll have been made publicly available online by the National Archives of the Netherlands.
9. North British Hotel
View of Waverley Station and the North British Hotel, which is now known as the iconic Balmoral Hotel Photo: Nationaal Archief Netherlands
10. Hustle and bustle at Waverley Station
Passengers waiting to board at Waverley Station. Photo: Nationaal Archief Netherlands
11. The Flying Scotsman
Passengers boarding the Flying Scotsman at Waverley Station. Both The Coronation and The Flying Scotsman feature prominently de Poll's series. Photo: Nationaal Archief Netherlands
12. The Braids
Two men were captured on film golfing at the Braids Photo: Nationaal Archief Netherlands