Most of the shops featured in this selection of photographs from the Evening News archives have long since disappeared, but they will bring back memories for some and give a glimpse for others of what life was like in Edinburgh nearly 50 years ago.
The pictures convey something of the atmosphere of the Capital n the 1970s - and they are not just shots of everyday shops; there’s one selling bowling balls and also the famous Madame Doubtfire’s junk shop.
1. Rankins florists, Tollcross
The Tollcross branch of Rankins florist shop in Home Street Edinburgh, September 1978. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
2. Candle shop, Candlemaker Row
Venko Storic opened a candles shop in Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, in September 1977. | TSPL Photo: Bill Stout
3. Waterstons, George Street
Waterstons stationers shop - George Waterston & Sons Ltd - in Hanover Street Edinburgh, September 1976. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand
4. Rose Street
Rose Street pedestrian precinct in Edinburgh, showing Les Cadeaux gift shop, October 1978. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand