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.
25. Stone me
Pictured in June, 2003, council workers deal with gravestones at Liberton Cemetery. | TSPL
26. School reunion
Former Liberton Primary pupil 63 year old Sandy McLean contacted the school to find out what happened to his favourite teacher from over 50 years ago, the school tracked down Helen King 83 , and reunited them in the original classroom in September, 2014. | JP License
27. Memorial match
The Jamie Skinner memorial match at Liberton Playing Fields, Liberton v Penicuik, in December, 2014. | Toby Williams
28. Windy city
A tree was blown over on Old Dalkeith Road in May, 2020, as Edinburgh experienced high winds. The tree, which fell from the grounds of Liberton Golf Club, blocked the main road just after the turn-off for Kingston Avenue. | Neil Hanna