6 nostalgic pictures that capture the spirit and people of old Edinburgh
These are some old photographs which show a fascinating snapshot of old Edinburgh
Edinburgh has always been a city of grand buildings and famous views, but its character has just as often been found in the people who filled its streets.
These nostalgic photographs offer a glimpse of everyday life in the capital in years gone by – from busy shopping streets and familiar landmarks to quieter moments caught between work, school and home.
They capture an Edinburgh that has changed enormously, yet still feels instantly recognisable, preserving the fashions, faces, transport and street scenes that helped shape the city generations of residents remember.
For anyone who grew up in the city – or simply loves its history – these six nostalgic pictures provide a wonderful journey back in time.
Cockburn Street
Looking down Cockburn Street in the 1990s. You can see Avalanche Records pictured on the right of the image which closed its doors on the street in 2010.
SuppliedWaverley Market
A snapshot inside Waverley Market in its early years. The modern market opened in Edinburgh over 40 years ago in November 1984.
City of Edinburgh CouncilPrinces Street
A high angle view of Princes Street in Edinburgh pictured around 1960.
Getty ImagesRoyal Mile
Pedestrians and traffic on the Royal Mile pictured around 1950, with St Giles's Cathedral in the background.
Getty ImagesGreyfriars Bobby
The water-trough for dogs at the statue of Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh's Old Town pictured in 1950. Bobby, a terrier, belonged to a Border shepherd called John Gray who died in 1858 and was buried in a nearby churchyard. His loyal pet never left his graveside and was fed by local people until he died in 1872 when he was buried beside his master.
Getty ImagesCalton Hill
A view over Edinburgh, from Calton Hill, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground and Edinburgh Castle in the background, 1970.
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