Located just a five minute walk from bustling Princes Street, Dean Village was the centre of a successful grain milling area for more than 800 years – and is often described as the most picturesque area of Edinburgh.
Do you remember Dean Village when it used to look like this? Take a look through or photo gallery see how it has changed – and stayed the same – down the decades.


6. Warehouse fire
Flames can be seen here rising from a fire that broke out at the warehouse of theatrical costumiers William Mutrie and Son at Bells Brae in Dean Village. Year: 1957 Photo: TSPL

7. Renovation
This house in the village is benefitting from some needed renovations. Year: 1966 Photo: Ian Porteous

8. Doing the washing
A village resident can be seen here hanging out her washing to dry. Year: 1960 Photo: TSPL