Edinburgh retro: 16 amazing photos of Edinburgh's suburbs from yesteryear

Edinburgh retro: 16 amazing photos of Edinburgh's suburbs from yesteryear - including Craigmillar and Currie

Lifestyle Editor

Published 15th Dec 2023, 15:00 BST

Updated 15th Dec 2023, 15:01 BST

Edinburgh’s picture-postcard city centre gets all the attention, but the city’s suburbs have always had a character and culture all of their own.

From Currie to Craigmillar, we’ve had a deep dig through the archives to bring you 16 memories of Edinburgh suburbs from yesteryear.

Have a look through our picture gallery to be transported back in time.

1. Greenbank

Inspector WR Pryde of the SSPCA moves a swan on Greenbank Road, back in 1960. Photo: TSPL

Front gardens with neatly trimmed hedges can be seen in this picture of Kirkgate, Liberton, in 1965. Photo: TSPL

Craigentinny Primary School's netball stars are pictured in action back in 1963. Photo: TSPL

A lorry is seen crashed into a wall after an accident on Gilmerton Road in 1960. Photo: TSPL