In our latest retro look at Edinburgh’s communities, we’ve found 31 great photos of life in Cramond over the years.
The historic former village at the mouth of the River Almond has been a settlement for thousands of years, with archaeological excavations there uncovering evidence of habitation dating to around 8500 BC, making it, for a time, the earliest known site of human settlement in Scotland.
Cramond developed slowly over the centuries, with Cramond Kirk founded in 1656. After a brief period spent as an industrial village in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, by the late 19th century it became a desirable suburb of Edinburgh, and was officially made part of the city in November 1920.
Check out our photo gallery below for great memories of goings on at Cramond Beach, the River Almond, the aforementioned local church, Cramond Island, the promenade between the area and Granton, and general life in the village itself.
13. Cricket lesson
Retired cricketer Andrew Jackman gives Cramond Primary pupil Sarah Muir a cricket lesson during a coaching scheme for youngsters at Moray House college, April 1992. | TSPL
14. Stormy waters
Members of the Cramond Boat Club try to save some of the boats at the mouth of the River Almond after two day of heavy rain in April, 2000. | TSPL
15. Tourist trail
New placards were created in April, 2004, to tell visitors about the Roman archaeological history of Cramond, including this one outside Cramond Kirk. | TSPL
16. Beach clean-up
Children and volunteers cleaning up Cramond beach in Edinburgh, April 1970. | TSPL