These days, Leith Walk is one of Edinburgh’s busiest thoroughfares – but have you ever wondered what it looked like a hundred-plus years ago?
As locals know all too well, plenty has changed on Leith Walk in recent years. But today’s issues, such as traffic and tram works, also plagued the famous street in past times.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 incredible images of Leith Walk in the 1800s and 1900s.
5. A brass band
A brass band marching down Leith Walk, en route to Leith Links, celebrating the Scottish Miners' Gala Day in June 1966. Photo: Albert Jordan
6. A gun store
While you can find some strange shops on Leith Walk today, you won't find a gun store! From the 1970s to the 1990s, the Edinburgh street was home to Guns & Ammo, which sold air guns and hunting goods. Photo: Ian Brand
7. Waiting for work
Apprentices waiting to start their day of work outside Bertram & Son Ltd on Leith Walk in June 1966. Photo: George Smith
8. A miners' march
Miners show solidarity with the National Union of Seamen as they ride down Edinburgh's Leith Walk in a float on the Scottish Miners' Gala Day in June 1966 Photo: Albert Jordan