36 photos that show how Edinburgh city centre has changed through the years

The Capital streets have played host to many events and businesses through the years.

From trams and parades to department stores and shopping centres, here we take a look at how Edinburgh city centre had changed over the years.

5. Hepworths, Princes Street 1976

Four teenagers stripped to the waist and in bare feet crossing Princes Street Edinburgh during the long hot summer of 1976. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL

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6. Caledonian Club & Liberal Club 1978

Exterior of the Caledonian Club and Liberal Club in Princes Street Edinburgh, April 1978 - planned for demolition. It became the site of Debenham's department store. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL

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7. Albany Street Church 1983

Scaffolding on Barony & St James church at the junction of Albany Street and Broughton Street in Edinburgh, January 1983. It was being demolished. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL