We’ve trawled through the photo archives to bring you 25 photographs depicting Edinburgh in 1970 – a year that saw the Capital host the Commonwealth Games for the first time.
Take a look through or picture gallery and transport yourself back to a bygone era.
10. Edinburgh Zoo
Visitors meet one of the elephants at Edinburgh Zoo in April 1970. Photo: Hamish Campbell
11. 'Shake Hands for Shelter'
Twenty-eight girls take part in a sponsored handshake for Shelter in Princes Street Edinburgh in March 1970. Photo: Hamish Campbell
12. Andy Williams & wife in Edinburgh
American singer Andy Williams and his wife, in Edinburgh before visiting Muirfield to play golf in May 1970 Photo: Joe Steele
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