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.

placeholder image — 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

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Published 23rd Nov 2022, 14:14 GMT

Updated 9th Aug 2023, 13:39 GMT

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.

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.

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

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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.

17. ABC Cinema

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