Edinburgh retro: 16 stunning pictures of Edinburgh’s picturesque Dean Village down the decades
Loctated just five minutes from 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 part of Edinburgh.
Do you remember Dean Village when it used to look like this?
Take a look through or picture gallery see how it has changed – and stayed the same down the decades.
5. Renovation
This house in the village is benefitting from some needed renovations. Year: 1966 Photo: Ian Porteous
6. Paddling
David Hayes can be seen here taking the coracle he built to the Water of Leith at Dean Village. Year: 1970 Photo: Hamish Campbell
7. A house to be demolished
Dean Village resident Mrs E Brash is here in her home that is scheduled to be demolished. Year: 1961 Photo: TSPL
8. Dean Village Association
Basil Skinner can be seen here addressing the members of the Dean Village Association during a historical pageant and fair. Year: 1975. Photo: Hamish Campbell
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