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.
29. 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
30. 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
31. John Menzies & Smalls 1977
John Menzies, newsagents and stationers, and Smalls department store in Princes Street Edinburgh, July 1977. Photo: TSPL
32. Exterior of Royal Hotel and Jenners
It was announced that Jenners department store in Princes Street Edinburgh was to expand and take over the Royal Hotel in May 1960. Photo: TSPL