36 photos that show how Edinburgh city centre has changed through the years
The Capital streets have played host to many events and businesses through the years.
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 30th Oct 2019, 11:45 BST
Updated 30th Oct 2019, 12:23 BST
From trams and parades to department stores and shopping centres, here we take a look at how Edinburgh city centre had changed over the years.
5. Hepworths, Princes Street 1976
Four teenagers stripped to the waist and in bare feet crossing Princes Street Edinburgh during the long hot summer of 1976. Photo: TSPL
6. Caledonian Club & Liberal Club 1978
Exterior of the Caledonian Club and Liberal Club in Princes Street Edinburgh, April 1978 - planned for demolition. It became the site of Debenham's department store. Photo: TSPL
7. Albany Street Church 1983
Scaffolding on Barony & St James church at the junction of Albany Street and Broughton Street in Edinburgh, January 1983. It was being demolished. Photo: TSPL
8. Pipe bands on Princes Street
Pipe bands - Police and Military march along Princes Street. Photo: TSPL