

Edinburgh snow: 19 photos of magical snow scenes from the 1950s to modern times
The first snow of winter arrived in Edinburgh on Thursday morning – and more of the white stuff is expected to fall in the days to follow.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 8th Dec 2022, 09:59 GMT
Updated 8th Dec 2022, 18:52 GMT
Scotland’s capital city always looks stunning when covered in snow. From sledging fun to beautiful scenery, here we take a look at snowy scenes in Edinburgh from the 1950s onwards.

1. Sledging on Saughton Road 1959
Sledging on Saughton Road- 1 year old Brenda Bomford , Lorraine McVicar (9) and Moira Murdoch (13) in 1959 Photo: TSPL



4. January 1987
Snow and icy roads approaching Penicuik in Midlothian, January 1987. Photo: TSPL
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