

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

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

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

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