

17 memories of Edinburgh's suburbs down the decades
The former burghs and 20th century developments that pepper the periphery of Scotland’s capital city have a character and culture all of their own.
By David Mclean
Published 30th Apr 2020, 16:45 GMT
Updated 1st May 2020, 12:35 GMT
From Balerno to Moredun, East Craigs to Craigentinny, we’ve had a deep dig through the incredible archives at The Scotsman and Evening News to bring you 17 memories of Edinburgh suburbs from down the decades.

5. Greenbank
Swan on Greenbank Road, 1960. Inspector WR Pryde SSPCA moves the swan. Photo: TSPL

6. Sighthill
Sighthill Camp Edinburgh Children playing at the line of rubbish bins, 1954. Photo: TSPL


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