Comedian Billy Connolly pictured with the Scottish Coal Queen Miss Sandra Carruthers, of Cumnock, during the heyday of the Scottish Miners' Gala in Edinburgh, on June 12, 1976 | TSPL

placeholder image — Comedian Billy Connolly pictured with the Scottish Coal Queen Miss Sandra Carruthers, of Cumnock, during the heyday of the Scottish Miners' Gala in Edinburgh, on June 12, 1976 | TSPL

We can't believe 50 years have passed since these 25 amazing pictures of life in Edinburgh in 1976 were taken

Published 28th Dec 2025, 04:45 GMT

It’s the year remembered for its long hot summer; the Bay City Rollers were at their peak and Harold Wilson stepped down as Prime Minister.

Five decades later, the year 1976 is now well and truly history - but these great pictures selected from the Evening News archive helps to bring it back to life.

Scroll through the black and white photos, including The Goodies, Tom Baker and the abandoned Leith Central station, to recapture the atmosphere of Edinburgh 50 years ago.

25. Danube Street brothel

Notorious madam Dora Noyce, 76, was convicted of running a brothel at 17 Danube Street in Stockbridge, and fined £250 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in December 1976. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton

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We can't believe 50 years have passed since these 25 amazing pictures of life in Edinburgh in 1976 were taken

It’s the year remembered for its long hot summer; the Bay City Rollers were at their peak and Harold Wilson stepped down as Prime Minister.

25. Danube Street brothel

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