27 retro Edinburgh photos give a fascinating look at how much the city has changed

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.