Held at the Usher Hall, the event was held in Scotland’s capital city after Monaco, who had the competition won in 1971, were unable to meet the huge demands of hosting the show and could not find a suitable venue.
Taking place on March 25, 1972, Eurovision was hosted by Scottish ballet dancer Moira Shearer and screened on the BBC. Representing the UK that year were The New Seekers with the song Beg, Steal Or Borrow.
Going up against 17 other countries, they were respectable runners-up to Luxembourg's Vicky Leandross, whose song Apres Toi garnered 128 points to the UK's 114.
As we wait to see if the UK's Olly Alexander can win this year’s competiton, scroll through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to when Eurovision came to Edinburgh.
1. When Edinburgh hosted Eurovision
Take a look through our photo gallery to see what happened when Edinburgh hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972. Photo: BBC
2. The New Seekers
Here you can see The New Seekers on the West End of Princes Street, by a sign that points in the direction of the Usher Hall, where the Eurovision song contest took place. The New Seekers were the UK entry in 1972. Photo: Other
3. Winning country
Luxembourg won the 1972 contest, with their song Apres toi, sung in French by Vicky Leandros. Photo: BBC
4. Change of venue
The original host for the 1972 Eurovision contest was meant to be Monaco, however they were unable to meet the demands of hosting the event - the BBC stepped in and the contest was staged in Edinburgh instead. Photo: BBC