17 nostalgia-tinged Edinburgh pictures of the city's Granton district down the decades

Take a look at Edinburgh’s Granton district through the years...

By Gary Flockhart

Published 16th Oct 2023, 17:04 GMT

Situated in north Edinburgh, Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is known, historically, for its industries, including fishing, wire-manufacturing and gas production, as well as its harbour and once numerous factories.

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 17 nostalgic images of Granton.

Two little boys playing in the rubble left after the old flats at West Granton were demolished, December 1992.

1. Double rubble

Two little boys playing in the rubble left after the old flats at West Granton were demolished, December 1992. Photo: Alistair Linford

A 1912 Minerva at John Gibson's Marine Section on Middle Pier Granton. The district was home to Britain's first car factory in the early 1900s.

2. Vintage motorcar

A 1912 Minerva at John Gibson's Marine Section on Middle Pier Granton. The district was home to Britain's first car factory in the early 1900s. Photo: TSPL

RNVR HMS Claverhouse 4th Division - Inspection in Granton Square, 1957.

3. HMS Claverhouse.

RNVR HMS Claverhouse 4th Division - Inspection in Granton Square, 1957. Photo: TSPL

65th Coy Boys Brigade Inspection at Granton Primary School by Mr P R Sharp, 1964.

4. Boys Brigade

65th Coy Boys Brigade Inspection at Granton Primary School by Mr P R Sharp, 1964. Photo: TSPL

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