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

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

Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart
Published 16th Oct 2023, 17:04 BST
Take a look at Edinburgh’s Granton district through the years...

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.

Children at Lochinvar Camp which provided emergency housing in North Edinburgh between Granton Road and Netherby Road for the homeless, 1951

5. Lochinvar children

Children at Lochinvar Camp which provided emergency housing in North Edinburgh between Granton Road and Netherby Road for the homeless, 1951 Photo: TSPL

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Ready to go sailing at Granton harbour Edinburgh in July 1972.

6. Ready to go sailing

Ready to go sailing at Granton harbour Edinburgh in July 1972. Photo: Hamish Campbell

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Mum and daughter wash the dishes outside their tent at the Granton campsite on Marine Drive in July 1966.

7. Mum and daughter at Granton campsite

Mum and daughter wash the dishes outside their tent at the Granton campsite on Marine Drive in July 1966. Photo: TSPL

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Propane gas storage vessel at Silverknowes roundabout on its way to Granton Gas Works, 1966.

8. Propane gas tanker

Propane gas storage vessel at Silverknowes roundabout on its way to Granton Gas Works, 1966. Photo: TSPL

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