Today, we’re looking at Edinburgh as it was in 1970 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital has changed in 54 years.
Nineteen-Seventy was certainly an eventful year in Scotland's capital city, as these photos show. It was the year that saw the Capital host the Commonwealth Games for the first time, and there were dramatic scenes as an Eastern Scottish bus crashed into the railings at the top of the Waverley Bridge, near the Waverley Market.
Scroll a look through or photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back in time – and please let us know your own memories of Edinburgh in 1970 before you go.

17. Ken Buchanan returns from San Juan
Boxer Ken Buchanan is greeted by his wife and baby when he arrives back in Edinburgh with his Gold Cup after beating Ismael Laguna in San Juan to take the World Lightweight title in September 1970 Photo: TSPL

18. Hibs v Malmo 1970
Action during the Hibs v Malmo game at Easter Road Edinburgh in September 1970. Photo: Denis Straughan

19. Andy Williams & wife in Edinburgh
American singer Andy Williams and his wife, in Edinburgh before visiting Muirfield to play golf in May 1970 Photo: Joe Steele

20. Construction of the St James Centre
Construction at the St James Square complex in Edinburgh in November 1970. Photo: Dick Ewart


