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

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Published 15th Dec 2023, 15:00 GMT

Updated 15th Dec 2023, 15:01 GMT

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.

Children can be playing on the roundabout in St Margaret's Park Corstorphine in 1964. Photo: TSPL

A whole host of christenings being held at Currie Kirk back in 1966. Photo: Jack Crombie

Children playing at the line of rubbish bins in Sighthill Camp in 1954. Photo: TSPL

Horses can be seen ploughing the fields at East Craigs Farm in 1958. Photo: TSPL

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