Sadly, an alarming number of local businesses have been forced to close their doors in recent months – but here we look at some of the Edinburgh establishments that have defied all the odds to stand the test of time.
Many of them are family-run and have been open for decades, and some for over 100 years or more.
Have a look through our photo galley to see 15 Capital businesses that have survived long enough to earn “institution status”.

5. Napiers, Est. 1860
Founded by Duncan Napier, this Bristo Place institution hawked its first herbal remedies 162 years ago. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

6. Lindsay & Gilmour, Est.1826
Lindsay & Gilmour was established in Edinburgh by Robert Lindsay in 1826. Photo: JUSTIN SPITTLE

7. Hanover Healthfoods, Est. 1904
Opening in 1904, this basement shop on Hanover Street is thought to be the oldest healthfoods shop in the entire English-speaking world. Photo: Hanover Healthfoods

8. Bank of Scotland
Founded by an Act of the Scottish Parliament on 17 July 1695, Bank of Scotland is Edinburgh's oldest business. It is also Scotland's first and oldest bank and one of the very first in the UK. Photo: Getty