Situated in the north of Edinburgh, Granton forms part of Edinburgh's waterfront along the Firth of Forth and is, historically, known historically for its industries, including fishing, wire-manufacturing and gas production, as well as its harbour and once numerous factories.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 17 nostalgic photographs of Granton.
. HMS Claverhouse.
RNVR HMS Claverhouse 4th Division - Inspection in Granton Square, 1957. Photo: TSPL
. Bus crash
Police, firemen and an Edinburgh City Transport employee look at the damage after a number 9 bus crashed into a lamppost in Granton in November 1974. Photo: Bill Stout
. Ready to go sailing
Ready to go sailing at Granton harbour Edinburgh in July 1972. Photo: Hamish Campbell
. Propane gas tanker
Propane gas storage vessel at Silverknowes roundabout on its way to Granton Gas Works, 1966. Photo: TSPL
. Lochinvar children
Children at Lochinvar Camp which provided emergency housing in North Edinburgh between Granton Road and Netherby Road for the homeless, 1951 Photo: TSPL
. Boys Brigade
65th Coy Boys Brigade Inspection at Granton Primary School by Mr P R Sharp, 1964. Photo: TSPL
1. Bus crash
Police, firemen and an Edinburgh City Transport employee look at the damage after a number 9 bus crashed into a lamppost in Granton in November 1974. Photo: Bill Stout
2. Ready to go sailing
Ready to go sailing at Granton harbour Edinburgh in July 1972. Photo: Hamish Campbell
3. Propane gas tanker
Propane gas storage vessel at Silverknowes roundabout on its way to Granton Gas Works, 1966. Photo: TSPL
4. Lochinvar children
Children at Lochinvar Camp which provided emergency housing in North Edinburgh between Granton Road and Netherby Road for the homeless, 1951 Photo: TSPL