17 amazing photos of Edinburgh’s Lothian Road through the years
Lothian Road, which joins the West End of Princes Street with Tollcross, has seen it all over the years - from royal visits, strikes, shoppers queuing out on the pavements and even a celebrity visitor two.
Take a look at our picture gallery to see how this iconic city centre street has changed – and see what’s remained the same – down the decades.
1. The sale at Jeffreys
Eager shoppers can be seen queuing early for the anticipated sale at Jeffreys. 24 February 1959 Photo: The sale at Jeffreys
2. Queen Elizabeth II visit
In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland. Photo: Queen Elizabeth II visit
3. Ship building and engineering union strike
The ship building and engineering unions one day token strike, with demonstrators marching along Lothian Road. 7 February 1962 Photo: Ship building and engineering union strike
