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.
21. Pre-wedding ordeal
Joan Wilson is dressed up and tied to a lamppost on Portobello high street before she leaves to get married to Duncan McRae in August 1970. Photo: Stan Warburton
22. Hearts v Dunfermline 1970
Action from the Hearts v Dunfermline match at Tynecastle in August 1970 Photo: Ian Brand
23. Helicopter over Portobello power station
A helicopter delivers a 15ft cooling tower to Portobello power station in December 1970. Photo: Unknown
24. Cafe culture
People enjoying the summer sunshine at The Piazza open-air cafe in Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh in August 1970. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood