In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.
In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.

Edinburgh retro: 17 incredible photo memories of Edinburgh’s iconic Lothian Road from down the decades

Lothian Road, which joins the West End of Princes Street with Tollcross, has seen it all – from royal visits, strikes, shoppers queuing out on the pavements and even a famous visitor or two.
Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart
Published 23rd Nov 2022, 14:14 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 13:39 BST

Take a look at our photo gallery to see how this iconic city centre street has changed – and see what’s remained the same – down the decades.

Shoppers queue up outside of Wonderland on Lothian Road, hoping to get their hands on a Furbee that’s just gone on sale. 23 December 1998

5. Furbees go on sale

Shoppers queue up outside of Wonderland on Lothian Road, hoping to get their hands on a Furbee that’s just gone on sale. 23 December 1998 Photo: Furbees go on sale

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Activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland blocked Lothian Road in an environmental protest. 17 June 2019

6. Extinction Rebellion

Activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland blocked Lothian Road in an environmental protest. 17 June 2019 Photo: Extinction Rebellion

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Bennets was a wallpaper and paint shop that could be found on Lothian Road. 27 July 1965

7. Bennets of Lothian Road

Bennets was a wallpaper and paint shop that could be found on Lothian Road. 27 July 1965 Photo: Bennets of Lothian Road

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Along the east side of Lothian Road in 1966, you can see the likes of The Lothian Bar, Benny’s, Mister Smith’s, Milk Bar and of course the Olympic Health Club for Men.

8. East side

Along the east side of Lothian Road in 1966, you can see the likes of The Lothian Bar, Benny’s, Mister Smith’s, Milk Bar and of course the Olympic Health Club for Men. Photo: East side

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