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.
5. North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building 1965
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building on Princes Street in 1965. This became the site of the now closed British Home Stores (BHS). Photo: TSPL
6. West End
West End of Edinburgh, looking into Princes Street showing Binns corner and St John's Church. Photo: TSPL
7. George Street 1964
Austin and Morris cars at the Eastern Motor Co. Ltd in George Street in 1964. Photo: TSPL
8. The Jacey Cinema 1964
Originally called Princes Cinema which opened on September 14th 1912 and closed its doors on November 4th 1935. It was remodelled for the Scottish Associated News Theatres and called the Monseigneur News Theatre. It became the Jacey in January 1964 and closed in 1973 after suffering from the closure of Princes Street station. Photo: George Smith