Today it is one of Edinburgh’s most bustling nightlife areas, full of hen and stag parties who flock to its many pubs. But in the 1950s and 1960s, the Grassmarket was a very different place.
Take a look through our gallery to see 15 photos of Edinburgh's Grassmarket in the 50s and 60s – and please let us know your thoughts in the comments section before you go.
5. Pram pusher
Here, a woman is seen pushing a pram past the police box and former gents' toilets in the Grassmarket in 1965. Photo: Unknown
6. Miners protest
Pictured is a miners protest rally about pit closures on the Grassmarket as workers made their way towards the Usher Hall on Lothian Road in January 1962. Photo: Unknown
7. Queue for rations
This photo was taken in a hall at the Grassmarket in April 1953, while people patiently waited for hours for rations. The queue stretched all the way backto Candlemaker Row. Photo: Unknown
8. Food for thought
In August 1956, people can bee seen dining at the restaurant of the Grassmarket's Beehive Inn. Photo: Unknown