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.
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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