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.
21. Fire sale
Shoppers queue up outside Grants department store in Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh for their fire sale, in June 1972. | TSPL
22. Investigating
Police officers walk in a line on Drumdryan Street as they hunt for bullets after a shooting alert in Tollcross in October, 1997. | TSPL
23. Back in the day
View from Home Street in the Tollcross area of Edinburgh, June 1990. | TSPL
24. Helping hand
Pupils of Tollcross Primary School got to meet Pudsey Bear of charity Children In Need in November, 2012 - pictured getting help with his school work is 7-year-old Toby Duncan. | TSPL Photo: Greg Macvean