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.

Craigmillar Primary School sports group, back in 1963. Photo: TSPL

Edinburgh Youth Club's Gang Show, at Tron Church, Moredun, in 1964. Photo: TSPL

Here we can see the cycle speedway taking place at Griffin Park in Davidson Mains, 1962. Photo: TSPL

Locals gathered outside Blackhall Library back in 1966. Photo: TSPL

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