The early human settlement in Edinburgh dates back to the early middle ages. By the first half of the 18th century, Edinburgh was one of the most densely populated towns in Europe. However, in 1821 Glasgow became the largest city in Scotland. In the mid-19th century the city centre between Princes Street and George Street became major commercial districts with the arrival of railways. The major slum clearance took place in 1960s and 1970s.
These stunning color photographs capture streets, towns, landmarks, and everyday life of Edinburgh in the 1960s. When there were different cars, roads look much better; there were beautiful old fashioned street lights. Vote your favorites and don’t forget to share.
Corr blimey! Just look at those smooth roads.
A bit like Edinburgh in 2021, except more hats and older cars.
The horses in these are what caught my eye. The horse is so rare these days – the power comes from petrol and diesel (but not for much longer).
The space for pedestrians is smaller now compared to the 60s in comparison with most European cities. I would like to see wider sidewalks, fewer streets, and more pedestrian-only streets.
Check out how dirty the Balmoral was. I would love to see more of the Grassmarket, since that’s where my wife was born and raised.
You forget that cars used to park and drive down Princess Street.
At one time, you could park outside the shops on Princes Street. (And you’d expect to find a space!)
Is it just my imagination or are they very narrow by modern standards as well?
My earliest memories of this place are when I was a toddler. I felt at home here. Now the city center is a cod disney filled with Gold Brothers shite.
This is a great point
I loved the buses without doors that you could jump on and off at traffic lights and I don’t remember any of us getting killed!
Oh, and the hats. I remember my mother wearing a hat all the time.