Here, we look at 15 Capital-based businessess that have survived long enough to earn “institution status” and are still with us after all these years.
Take a look through our picture galley to find out more.
1. 15 of Edinburgh's longest-running businesses
Have a look through our photo galley to see 15 Capital businesses that have survived the test of time. Pictured is The Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh's Duddingston Village. Photo: Third Party
2. W. Armstrong & Son, Est. 1840
Established in 1840, vintage clothing store W. Armstrong & Son is, a vintage clothing store in more ways than one. The institution has stores in the Grassmarket, Teviot Place, Cockburn Street and Clerk Street. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
3. Dofos pet shop, Est. 1953
Established in 1953, Dofos brand itself "Edinburgh's oldest pet shop" Photo: Greg Macvean
4. Old Waverley Hotel, Est. 1848
The Old Waverley's heritage stretches back to the advent of the railways and, of course, Waverley Station, easily making it one of the Capital's oldest surviving hotels. Photo: Contributed