As a new academic year begins, here’s a look back at what students in Edinburgh were up to around 60 years ago.
This selection of old photographs from the Evening News archives show Edinburgh University’s Rectorial election had become a big event, as were charity fundraising stunts - from “horizontal climbing” to smashing up pianos.
There were also student protests over issues such as the Vietnam war and in support of causes like housing campaign Shelter.
Scroll through these pictures to get a flavour of student life in the Capital back in the 1950s and 1960s.
13. Rectorial clashes
A female student struggles with plain clothes policemen during the Rectorial clashes at the Old Quad of Edinburgh University in November 1968. | TSPL Photo: Hamish Campbell
14. Prince Philip visits library
Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, visits Edinburgh University library in May 1968. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
15. University Charities Queen
Lord Provost Herbert Brechin crowns the Edinburgh University Charities Queen Vicki Reid in April 1969. | TSPL Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
16. Dustbin sit-in
Three female students stage a Dustbin Sit-In for the homeless charity Shelter outside St John's church at the West End of Edinburgh in April 1969. | TSPL Photo: Crauford Tait