There’s no denying that Edinburgh has seen some very big changes down the decades – and yet Scotland’s capital remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
From the original trams and parades to large department stores and shopping centres, have a scroll through our photo gallery to see the city centre looking very different to how it does today.
29. Exterior of Royal Hotel and Jenners
It was announced that Jenners department store in Princes Street Edinburgh was to expand and take over the Royal Hotel in May 1960. Photo: TSPL
30. St James Square area
Aerial view of the St James Square area and Leith Street, which was demolished in 1965. Photo: TSPL
31. The Gladstone Memorial 1953
The Gladstone Memorial at the junction of George Street and St Andrew Square in 1953 shortly before it was moved to Coates Crescent. Photo: TSPL
32. Elephant Walk Princes Street 1971
The Elephant Walk - elephants from Robert Brothers' circus link trunks and tails in the procession along Princes Street in September 1971. Photo: TSPL