Edinburgh’s city centre has seen many changes down the decades – and despite not all of them being for the better, Auld Reekie remains one of the most beautiful cities on the planet.
From trams and parades to shopping centres and department stores, have a look through our picture gallery to see some amazing photos of Edinburgh from years gone by. And please let us know your thoughts in the comments section before you go.
5. Waterloo Place and the GPO building 1943
Waterloo Place and the GPO building from Register House at the East End of Princes Street shows how people of Edinburgh used all methods of transport - trams, buses, cars, horse and cart and bicycles in 1943. Photo: Unknown
6. George Street 1960
Usher's Brewery's Grey Percheron horses pulling a dray delivering beer to a bar in George Street in May 1960. Photo: TSPL
7. Leith Walk 1977
Aerial of Leith Walk in Edinburgh, showing the old railway bridge (no longer there) and the foot of Leith Walk looking north to Princes Street in October 1977. Photo: TSPL
8. Aerial view of Edinburgh, showing Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and Johnston Terrace
Aerial view of Edinburgh, showing Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and Johnston Terrace. Photo: TSPL