Situated to the west of the city and to the immediate north of Corstorphine on the western slopes of Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston estate was built from 1954 onwards, as part of a major 1950s house-building programme to tackle overcrowding in Leith and Gorgie.
The area is now home to more than 20,000 people, and neighbours Drumbrae, Clerwood and Corstorphine. In terms of education, the area is served by Craigmount High School and the Royal High School, and is also home to Clermiston Primary, Fox Covert Primary and St Andrew’s Fox Covert RC Primary.
We’ve taken a look into our archives to find great photos of pupils having fun, thirsty pub customers grabbing a socially distanced pint after the first Covid lockdown ended, and a man being rescued after a fire at his flat.
There are also lots of fascinating photos showing how much the area has changed over the years, including the old Queen Margaret University Campus, which was demolished in 2007 to make way for new homes.
13. Dustmen
Dustmen in the Clermiston area of Edinburgh, pictured during their work to rule period in February, 1970. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
14. Makeover
Dian Ward does the makeup of Mairi Boyle (11, P7) in preparation for the hair and fashion show in January, 2011, at Fox Covert RC Primary School, held to raise funds for the school. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
15. Top pupils
The top pupils at Clermiston Primary School in Edinburgh, pictured in June, 1968. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
16. Football crazy
Fox Covert celebrate their second round win in the inspectors cup, winning 5-3 against Cramond, in January, 1997. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media