This selection of old photos drawn from the Evening News archive includes shots of a tanker being launched at the Robb Caledon shipyard in Leith, as well as Chesser Avenue fruitmarket and Bertram’s iron foundry at Westfield.
Scroll through the pictures - they may bring back memories or give you a glimpse of life in Edinburgh from nearly 50 years ago. Enjoy.
1. Tea ladies at Tynecastle
Isa Newland and Julia, holding the plate of Scotch pies, were two of the tea ladies at Hearts' football ground in September 1977. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
2. Currency converter
The Rockwell currency converter was an innovation when it was introduced into the Overseas Department of the Bank of Scotland in February 1977. | TSPL Photo: Dick Ewart
3. Launch from Leith shipyard
Workmen watch the launch of the MV Borthwick, a Liquid Petroleum Gas tanker, at the Robb Caledon shipyard in Leith in March 1977. | TSPL Photo: David Liddle
4. Chesser Avenue fruit market
Inside the Chesser Avenue fruit market in Edinburgh, February 1977. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton