Over the 70 years she reigned as Monarch, the Queen visited the Scottish Capital countless times and attended thousands of public engagements in the city.
During childhood and throughout her reign, she spent an abundance of time at the ancient royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, which is found at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Here are 10 pictures of some of the Queen’s most memorable visits to Edinburgh throughout the years.
5. Dancing in the Assembly Rooms
Queen Elizabeth II dances an eightsome reel at the Royal Company of Archers' Ball in the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, in 1966 Photo: Unknown
6. The opening of the Scottish Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II with Donald Dewar, who was Scottish First Minister at the time, watching the parades after the opening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh 01 July 1999. Photo: ROGER DONOVAN
7. Opening the Scotsman building
Her Majesty opening the offices of the former Scotsman building on Holyrood Road in 1999. Photo: PAUL CHAPPELLS
8. Ceremony of the Keys
Her Majesty the Queen after receiving the keys of the city of Edinburgh in June 2004. A four-year-old girl from Prestonfield, Edinburgh, presented the Queen with flowers at the ceremony of the keys. Photo: Rob McDougall