The Category A listed structure, a fine example of first-rate Victorian engineering, performs a vital role in conveying the bulk of traffic between the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh which it was built to link.
Having replaced an older stone bridge constructed in the 1770s, the current incarnation of the bridge was opened in 1897, and its south west extent was famously home to The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News for much of the 20th century.
Following the publication this week of photos showing the progress made so far in refurbishing the iconic structure, we’ve had a virtual dig through the archives to bring you 20 photos showing the historic North Bridge down the decades.
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Following the publication this week of photos showing the progress made so far in refurbishing the iconic structure, we’ve had a virtual dig through the archives to bring you 20 photos showing the historic North Bridge down the decades.
5. Carlton Hotel
A view of the Carlton Hotel on North Bridge in Edinburgh, 1960s.
Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
6. Edinburgh snow storm
Buses struggle through the blizzard on North Bridge during a snow storm in Edinburgh in April 1968.
Photo: Crauford Tait & Jack Crombie
7. Snowing in Edinburgh 1969
Traffic in North Bridge Edinburgh during the snow showers in February 1969.
Photo: Dick Ewart
8. Women in summer dresses in Edinburgh
Four women with summer dresses on make their way to work on North Bridge, Edinburgh, 1960s.
Photo: Albert Jordan