While many new pubs and bars have opened in the Capital since 1873, there are still many old establishments that pre-date the Edinburgh Evening News. The Black Bull Inn is just one of them - other ancient drinking holes in Edinburgh include the Sheep Heid Inn, Deacon Brodie's and The White Hart Inn.While many new pubs and bars have opened in the Capital since 1873, there are still many old establishments that pre-date the Edinburgh Evening News. The Black Bull Inn is just one of them - other ancient drinking holes in Edinburgh include the Sheep Heid Inn, Deacon Brodie's and The White Hart Inn.
While many new pubs and bars have opened in the Capital since 1873, there are still many old establishments that pre-date the Edinburgh Evening News. The Black Bull Inn is just one of them - other ancient drinking holes in Edinburgh include the Sheep Heid Inn, Deacon Brodie's and The White Hart Inn.

Edinburgh 150 years: 10 things that haven’t changed in Edinburgh from 1873 to today

Anna Bryan
By Anna Bryan

Digital Reporter

Published 3rd Jun 2023, 04:45 BST
Edinburgh has changed a lot but some things have stayed the same

Modern day Edinburgh is very different from what the city looked like in 1873 – but a few recognisable features remain.

This week marks Edinburgh Evening News’ 150th anniversary, meaning the paper has been around longer than many of Edinburgh’s most recognisable spots. However, there are some constants that have remained throughout the past 150 years.

Here are 10 things that haven’t changed in the city since the Edinburgh Evening News was first published.

While most Edinburgh streets have seen drastic changes in the last century and a half, old historic buildings have remained on the Royal Mile from the 1870s to today. Some of these include The Writers’ Museum, the Tron Kirk, John Knox House and the Museum of Edinburgh.

9. The Royal Mile

While most Edinburgh streets have seen drastic changes in the last century and a half, old historic buildings have remained on the Royal Mile from the 1870s to today. Some of these include The Writers’ Museum, the Tron Kirk, John Knox House and the Museum of Edinburgh. Photo: Third Party

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While trams might seem like a fairly new addition to Edinburgh, the form of public transportation has been around in the city for over a century. Edinburgh and Leith was served by horse-drawn trams in the 1800's, while today, electric trams transport locals around.

10. Trams

While trams might seem like a fairly new addition to Edinburgh, the form of public transportation has been around in the city for over a century. Edinburgh and Leith was served by horse-drawn trams in the 1800's, while today, electric trams transport locals around. Photo: Lisa Ferguson/Third Party

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