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.
13. Morte d'Arthur in the High Street
Two giant performers from the Road Troupe theatre production of Le Morte d'Arthur take the show to the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August 1970. Photo: Denis Straughan
14. Dante Lannie
Dante Lannie, of the legendary Edinburgh catering family, outside his cafe/restaurant in Marshall Street, October 1970. Photo: Jack Crombie
15. Scotsman steps art exhibition
The Scotsman editor Alistair Dunnett opens the Steps art exhibition at North Bridge during the Edinburgh Festival in August 1970. Photo: Hamish Campbell
16. Construction of the St James Centre
Construction at the St James Square complex in Edinburgh in November 1970. Photo: Dick Ewart