There was a lot happening in 1970 on Edinburgh soil, as these old black and white photos show.
That year, Auld Reekie hosted the Commonwealth Games for the very first time, and there were shocking scenes as an Eastern Scottish bus crashed into railings at the top of the Waverley Bridge.
Have a look through our picture gallery and be transported back in time – and please let us know your own memories of Edinburgh in 1970 before you go.
9. Queues for C&A sales
Shoppers queue outside C&A in Princes Street for the sales in December 1970 Photo: Bill Stout
10. Children in Meadowbank sandpit
Two little girls making sandpies in the Commonwealth Games long-jump sandpit at Meadowbank stadium in July 1970. Photo: Gordon Rule
11. Rubbish tipped on Waverley Bridge
Smouldering rubbish was tipped onto Waveley Bridge by an Edinburgh Corporation dustcart before firemen could deal with it in April 1970. Photo: George Smith
12. Scottish women's swimming team
The Scottish women's swimming team check in at the Commonwealth Games village Edinburgh in July 1970. Photo: TSPL