Here’s a selection of photos chosen from the Evening News archives, taking a look back at Edinburgh days out, special occasions and fun times in the 1950s.
There’s a picnic at Cramond, elephant rides at the zoo, a parade of Scouts and old-time dancing, as well as the Highland Show, the Springboks at Murrayfield and the visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Edinburgh after her Coronation.
Take a look through the pictures and get a flavour of how people in Edinburgh enjoyed themselves up to seven decades ago.
1. Picnic at Cramond
A family enjoy a picnic at Cramond Edinburgh in September 1958, with a tent in the background. | TSPL
2. Elephant rides at zoo
Children take a ride on an elephant at Edinburgh Zoo in April 1953 | TSPL
3. Springboks at Murrayfield
Rugby internationals are always a big draw. South Africa's Springboks beat Scotland 44-0 at Murrayfield on November 24, 1951, during their European tour. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton
4. Boy Scouts on parade
Boy Scouts on parade in kilts and Baden-Powell style hats on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, January 19, 1952. | TSPL