In our latest look back at life in Edinburgh areas over the years, this week we focus on Blackford.
Located near Morningside, and The Grange, Blackford Hill dominates the view to the south. The majority of Blackford is now housing, mostly dating from the Victorian or Edwardian eras.
The local parish church of the Church of Scotland is the Reid Memorial Church, which was opened in 1935. The area is home to the University of Edinburgh campus of King's Buildings, and the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
We searched through our archives to find these great photos of life in Blackford over the years, showing changes in the area and what locals have got up to.
25. Pure joy
Blackford Avenue post office staff and customers pictured in August, 2008, celebrating the fact that was no longer set to close in a shake up that would see a number of Post Offices close all over the country. | TSPL Photo: Kenny Smith
26. Year of chemistry
Chemistry student Isobel Marr launched the UNESCO International Year of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings in November, 2010. She is pictured with a molecular model of common salt - made from balls of wool and knitting needles. | TSPL
28. Church
The Reid Memorial Church, Blackford, pictured in September, 2008. | TSPL Photo: Ian Georgeson