1974: Showbiz stars, royalty and local faces in this gallery of Edinburgh photos
1974 was the year of the three-day week, two general elections … and Brian Clough was sacked after just 44 days in charge of Leeds United!
Edinburgh played host to royalty and many big stars from the world of showbiz and music – gigs in the capital included Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and Leonard Cohen to name but three.
Enjoy our stroll down memory lane with these images from our newspaper archives.
Enjoy our stroll down memory lane with these images from our newspaper archives.
5. Memories of 1974
Royalty meets showbiz in the capital. Princess Margaret is pictured with Jack Kane, Lord Provost of Edinburgh and US comedian Phil Silvers. Photo: A. Jordan
6. Memories of 1974
Any memories of going this venue? The Astoria Cinema, Manse Road, pictured in February 1974. Photo: The Scotsman Publications LTD
7. Memories of 1974
The late, great comedian and actor Les Dawson in Edinburgh in January 1974. Photo: Joe Steele
8. Memories of 1974
The Brownies 'revels' held at Penicuik House in Midlothian in May 1974. Photo: Bill Stout