The earliest reference to Tollcross dates from 1439 with ‘Tolcors’ being the typical early form, with the cors ending continuing in use until the late 18th century. Towcroce and Tolcroce also appeared in the early 16th century.
It is believed that there were no crossroads until modern times and that there is no evidence for such meaning as "toll at a crossroad".
In our look through our archives, we found great photos of stars of the stage at the King’s Theatre, including Stanley Baxter, as well as a visit to a lapdancing club in the area by glamour model Jordan.
There are also great photos of the former legendary department store, Goldbergs, photos from years gone by of pupils at Tollcross Primary, and the firefighters at Tollcross Fire Station.
9. The view from above
Aerial photo of the Tollcross area of Edinburgh, showing Goldbergs (centre), Earl Grey Street, Brougham Street, Fountainbridge, Home Street, Leven Street, the Usher Hall, Lothian Road, taken in May 1976. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
10. Charity work
Pupils from George Watson's College held a charity car wash at Lochrin Autos, Tollcross, in February, 2002, to raise money for Barnardos. The picture shows third year pupil Richard Marshall, 14, giving a taxi a wash. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
11. Stars of the stage
The Ugly Sisters go punk : Stanley Baxter and Angus Lennie in the Cinderella panto at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, December 14, 1979. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
12. Vintage engine
Firefighters Chris Stark and Susan Menelaws from Tollcross station on their 1930's vintage Dennis fire engine visiting the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, in September, 2002. | TSPL Photo: Andew Stuart