20 pictures of Edinburgh's historic North Bridge down the decades
Edinburgh’s North Bridge is more than just another historic city landmark – it’s steeped in history.
A fine example of first-rate Victorian engineering, the Category A listed structure 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.
We’ve had a trawl through the archives to bring you 20 photos showing the historic North Bridge down the decades.
We’ve had a trawl through the archives to bring you 20 photos showing the historic North Bridge down the decades.
6. North Bridge being rebuilt 1890s
North Bridge in Edinburgh, being rebuilt between 1896 and 1897.
Photo: TSPL
7. North British under construction
North Bridge showing the North British Station Hotel (now The Balmoral) under construction in 1901.
Photo: Other
8. Car stuck in snow 1978
A kind traffic warden pushes a car on North Bridge during the blizzards in Edinburgh, January 1978.
Photo: Jack Crombie