The iconic steam locomotive entered service on February 24, 1923 as it embarked on its maiden journey from the sheds at Doncaster Works.
Exactly 100 years later, it arrived at the Capital’s Waverley Station, where celebrations took place to mark the centenary.
To mark the occassion, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage read aloud a poem titled The Making Of The Flying Scotsman.
Take a look through our picture gallery to see The Flying Scotsman in Edinburgh.
To mark the occassion, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage read aloud a poem titled The Making Of The Flying Scotsman.
5. Engineer Peter Walker
Engineer Peter Walker on board the Flying Scotsman at Edinburgh Waverley station. Photo: Andrew Milligan
6. Engineer Jayne Emsley on board
The Flying Scotsman's achievements include hauling the inaugural non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928, and becoming the UK’s first locomotive to reach 100mph six years later. Photo: Andrew Milligan
7. Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage read out a poem called The Making Of The Flying Scotsman to mark the event. Photo: Andrew Milligan
8. Piper Kevin MacDonald from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Piper Kevin MacDonald from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, during an event at Edinburgh Waverley station to mark the day the world famous locomotive, Flying Scotsman, entered service on February 24 1923. Photo: Andrew Milligan