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.
13. Morte d'Arthur in the High Street
Two giant performers from the Road Troupe theatre production of Le Morte d'Arthur take the show to the High Street during the Edinburgh Festival in August 1970. Photo: Denis Straughan
14. Bus crash at Waverley Bridge
An Eastern Scottish bus crashed into the railings at the top of the Waverley Bridge, near the Waverley Market in Edinburgh in November 1970. Photo: Hamish Campbell
15. Demolishing Caledonian station
Workmen use cutting equipment during the demolition of part of Caledonian railway station (Caley Station) in Edinburgh, March 1970 Photo: TSPL
