The late Dr Robert Blomfield spent a decade from 1956-66 living in the Scottish capital, privately amassing a fine collection of candid urban portraits during his time there.
Unknown to the wider world, Dr Blomfield’s incredible photographs were digitised in 2011 as part of a joint effort with his family to reveal them to the public.
Around 60 of these photographs were exhibited for the very first time at the City Art Centre two years ago, and accompanied by a book and documentary.
To mark the passing of Dr Blomfield on December 14, we have, with the permission of his publishers, gathered together a selection of his finest Edinburgh photographs, showing the city and its people in the post-war era.
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. Tyred out
Two friends share a laugh in an Edinburgh street, 1966. Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

. Tarzan!
Children play with a rope swing on the scaffolding at India Place, where buildings were being knocked down, 1960s. Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

. The look
Two elderly ladies at Raeburn Place, Stockbridge Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

1. Tyred out
Two friends share a laugh in an Edinburgh street, 1966. Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

2. Tarzan!
Children play with a rope swing on the scaffolding at India Place, where buildings were being knocked down, 1960s. Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

3. The look
Two elderly ladies at Raeburn Place, Stockbridge Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield

4. Tollcross
A man in cap stands beside a child in a pram outside a bar in Tollcross. Photo: Copyright Robert Blomfield