Home to trendy bars and restaurants, and a plethora of amazing independent shops, it’s not surprising leafy Bruntsfield is one of the most desirable places to live in the Capital.
The area is also steeped in history, and many locals will know it is named after Richard Broun, the King's Sergeant of the Borough Muir, who collected rents for Robert II in the 14th century.
Take a look through our picture gallery to see 26 incredible old photos of Bruntsfield in the 1950s and 1960s.

5. Back to school
In January 1964, Lord Provost Duncan Weatherstone visited his former primary school in Bruntsfield. Photo: Unknown

6. Checking in
The exterior of the Bruntsfield Hotel in the same year - 1963. Photo: Unknown


8. Coffee morning
Here we see members of the Bruntsfield Townswomen's Guild enjoying a coffee morning back in 1963. Photo: Unknown