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.
. Queen Elizabeth II visit
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. Photo: Queen Elizabeth II visit
. National Union of Public Employees strike
Traffic was disrupted on 23 January 1979 when the Edinburgh South District hospital branch of NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) marched up Lothian Road during the Day of Action strike Photo: National Union of Public Employees strike
. The sale at Jeffreys
Eager shoppers can be seen queuing early for the anticipated sale at Jeffreys. 24 February 1959 Photo: The sale at Jeffreys
. Ship building and engineering union strike
The ship building and engineering unions one day token strike, with demonstrators marching along Lothian Road. 7 February 1962 Photo: Ship building and engineering union strike
. 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
. Extinction Rebellion
Activists from Extinction Rebellion Scotland blocked Lothian Road in an environmental protest. 17 June 2019 Photo: Extinction Rebellion
. 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
17. ABC Cinema
The ABC Cinema on Lothian Road, 29 November 1969. The ABC Cinema previously hosted the likes of The Beatles, when hysteria swept the city. It was opened in 1938 and was demolished in 2001 Photo: ABC Cinema