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.
21. Sir Jacob Epsteins Statue of St Michael and the Devil, 1961
Sir Jacob Epstein's statue of St Michael and the Devil erected on the roof of Waverley Market to promote the Epstein Exhibition during Edinburgh Festival 1961. Photo: TSPL
22. Pipe bands on Princes Street
Pipe bands - Police and Military march along Princes Street. Photo: TSPL
23. Leith Walk 1977
Aerial of Leith Walk in Edinburgh, showing the old railway bridge (no longer there) and the foot of Leith Walk looking north to Princes Street in October 1977. Photo: TSPL
24. Hanover Street and George Street
The Junction of Hanover Street and George Street. Photo: Unknown