These striking images show what life often looked like in the Capital before the Government brought in rules on social distancing and leaving home only for essential reasons like getting food, medicine, caring for the vulnerable and exercise once a day….
1. Grassmarket
The Grassmarket is usually popuar with tourists, particularly during the summer months as shown in this picture taken in July time. Photo: Mark Scates/Jeff Whyte
2. Victoria Street
Victoria Street, one of the most Instagramable in any city anywhere, is normally very busy. Photo: Mark Scates/ Blesky
3. Princes Street
Looking east along Princes Street towards The Balmoral Hotel. Photo: Mark Scates/ Edinburgh City Mom
4. The Meadows
The Meadows was very quiet over the weekend. Photo: Neil Hanna