Scotland’s picture-postcard capital has undergone a lot of changes down the decades – and yet it remains one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
While some of those changes have benefitted the city centre others, it could be argued, have had a negative impact.
From trams to shopping centres and department stores take a look through our photo gallery to see how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the years – and please let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
2. George IV Bridge 1965
The corner where George IV Bridge meets Chambers Street and Candlemaker Row in 1965 - Greyfriars Bobby statue to left of picture. Photo: TSPL
3. Waterloo Place and the GPO building 1943
Waterloo Place and the GPO building from Register House at the East End of Princes Street shows how people of Edinburgh used all methods of transport - trams, buses, cars, horse and cart and bicycles in 1943. Photo: Unknown
4. Caledonian Club & Liberal Club 1978
Exterior of the Caledonian Club and Liberal Club in Princes Street Edinburgh, April 1978 - planned for demolition. It became the site of Debenham's department store. Photo: TSPL