Here were look at the people, the pomp and the passion that came to define the ‘Friendly Games’, which left a lasting legacy on the city.
. The Opening Ceremony
More than 27,500 people watched the opening ceremony of the 1970 Commonwealth Games at the new Meadowbank Stadium Photo: TSPL
. Feeding the thousands
Pollock Halls welcomed 13,000 competitors and officals from all over the world with the dining hall at the heart of the Athlete's Village. Photo: contributed
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Calls from all over the world were connected at the special telephone exchange set up for the duration of the Games. Photo: Contributed
. A warm Edinburgh reception
Telephone operators outside the new exchange, which was set up in a bus. Photo: contributed
. Dinner is served
HRH Prince Philip and Jamaican sprinting legend Don Quarrie get ready for dinner at Pollock Halls. Photo: contributed
5. A right royal cool pool
The new Royal Commonwealth Pool, which cost around £28m at today's prices to build, became a centrepiece of the games. Photo: contributed
6. A Princess meets a star swimmer
Princess Anne presents a medal to Joyce Quinn, 12, of Musselburgh, one of the first swimmers to dive into the new Royal Commonwealth Pool and who took part in its opening ceremony. Photo: TSPL
8. A golden moment
Scottish team star Ian Stewart took gold and set a European record and world's season best time when he recorded 13:22:8 to win the Commonwealth Games 5,000 metres title. Photo: contributed