Edinburgh city centre, it's fair to say, has witnessed its fair share of change in the name of progress down the decades.
Not everyone likes change, or agrees with it, but despite there being lots of it, Auld Reekie remains one of the most beautiful cities anywhere in the world.
From trams and parades to shopping centres and department stores, take a look through our picture gallery to see how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the years. And let us know your thoughts in the comments section before you go.
From trams and parades to shopping centres and department stores, take a look through our picture gallery to see how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the years. And let us know your thoughts in the comments section before you go.
6. Putting green in Princes Street Gardens
The putting green is a popular place for holidaying people in East Princes Street Gardens in 1959. Photo: A Miller
7. George Street shops 1960
Roneo Ltd and Radio and Television Rentals George Street Photo: TSPL
8. Edinburgh Views 1962
Princes Street and the North British Hotel from Bank of Scotland. Photo: TSPL