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.
13. Shops in Princes Street in 1981
Shops in Princes Street Edinburgh were closing down regularly in 1981, due to a combination of high rates and poor trade. This branch of John Collier relocated to the cheaper St James Centre. Photo: TSPL
14. Edinburgh Views 1962
Princes Street and the North British Hotel from Bank of Scotland. Photo: TSPL
15. 44 George Street, 1954
Leishman and Hughes commercial stationers and agents for 'Imperial' typewriters, 44 George Street Edinburgh. Photo: Unknown
16. Willys furniture store 1965
Exterior of Willys, furniture store, on the corner of Victoria Street and Melbourne Place (street no longer exists) in December 1965. Melbourne Place was the name of part of George IV Bridge. Photo: George Smith