Edinburgh retro: 33 incredible images showing how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the decades
Edinburgh city centre has seen some huge changes over the years, but Scotland’s capital remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
From trams and parades to large department stores and shopping centres, take a look through our photo gallery to see how much Edinburgh’s city centre has changed through the years.
1. The Gladstone Memorial 1953
The Gladstone Memorial at the junction of George Street and St Andrew Square in 1953 shortly before it was moved to Coates Crescent. Photo: TSPL
2. Evening News Cavalcade 1983
An Edinburgh taxi dressed as a racing car makes its way along Princes Street in the Evening News Festival Cavalcade, August 1983. Photo: TSPL
3. Elephant Walk Princes Street 1971
The Elephant Walk - elephants from Robert Brothers' circus link trunks and tails in the procession along Princes Street in September 1971. Photo: TSPL
4. West End
West End of Edinburgh, looking into Princes Street showing Binns corner and St John's Church. Photo: TSPL