In our latest retro look at Edinburgh’s communities, we’ve found these great photos of life in Liberton over the years.
Incorporated into the city in 1920, the area was once home to Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived in a small cottage near the Braid Burn, which is now inside the grounds of the Cameron Toll Shopping Centre car park.
Increased development in the area from the mid 1970s has seen Liberton develop into a popular choice for homeowners. Over the years the area has been home to a high school, hospital and fire station.
We found some great photos of locals coming together, the opening of Cameron Toll Shopping Centre in 1984, local hero firefighters, and a former school pupil and teacher being reunited after more than half a century.
9. Heroes
Red Watch with the Lothian and Borders Fire Service at Liberton Station, Edinburgh; September, 2002. | TSPL
10. Toddle time
Pictured in June, 2001, children from Liberton Northfield Nursery doing a sponsored toddle for Barnardo's. | TSPL
11. Next steps
Liberton High School pupils looking at what career they might take when they leave the school, pictured in May, 2001. | TSPL
12. Brand new
Interior of Cameron Toll shopping centre in Edinburgh, nearing completion in October 1984. | TSPL