From the Great Fire of 1824, which destroyed hundreds of homes and claimed 13 lives in Edinburgh’s Old Town, to more recent blazes, such as the inferno that ravaged part of the Cowgate and South Bridge in 2002, we take a look at some devastating fires that changed the face of Edinburgh forever.
Have a look through our photo gallery to see 13 dramatic images of Edinburgh fires throughout history.
13. Nicolson Street fire
The scene of a fire showing damage done to the Gift Box shop at the corner of Nicolson Square and Nicolson Street Edinburgh, June 1992. Photo: Jeff Mitchell
14. Palace Hotel fire
Firemen direct their hoses onto the fron of the Palace Hotel on the corner of Castle in Edinburgh as fire takes hold in June 1991. The Palace was subsequently demolished and replaced by a new building. Photo: Hamish Campbell